Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8100 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School is ranked #8100 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School?
93 students attend Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School?
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School is part of Southwest Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School located?
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.
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