Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sst Discovery 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sst Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Sst Discovery's student population of 530 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sst Discovery 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 Sst Discovery is 0.56, 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
#4246 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sst Discovery's ranking?
Sst Discovery is ranked #4246 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sst Discovery often compared to?
Sst Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, Somerset Academy Oaks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sst Discovery?
530 students attend Sst Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sst Discovery students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sst Discovery?
Sst Discovery has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sst Discovery offer ?
Sst Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sst Discovery part of?
Sst Discovery is part of School Of Science And Technology Discovery School District.
In what neighborhood is Sst Discovery located?
Sst Discovery 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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