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East Central Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,617 students in East Central Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in East Central Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
10,617 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
621 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
East Central Independent School District, which is ranked #1120 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1123 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,898 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
939 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
1,461 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
625
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
663
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
672
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
686
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
739
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
760
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
724
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
712
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
782
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
821
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,008
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
936
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
756
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
733
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,401 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,473 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,401
$13,417
Spending / Student
$9,473
$14,148
Best East Central Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7806 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Cast Lead High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7284 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-7302
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-7302
Grades: 8-11
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Forest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3736 S E Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 333-7385
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 333-7385
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Tradition Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12885 Fm 1346
Saint Hedwig, TX 78152
(210) 622-1700
Saint Hedwig, TX 78152
(210) 622-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #55.
Salado Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-3310
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #66.
East Central Heritage Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8004 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #77.
Sinclair Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6126 Sinclair Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-4620
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5903 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
Grades: 6-8
| 1,137 students
Rank: #99.
East Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7173 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 649-2951
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 649-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 3,252 students
Rank: #1010.
Bexar County Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3621 Farm Rd
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 335-1745
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 335-1745
Grades: 8-11
| 28 students
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10625 Green Lk Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-0231
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-0231
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1212.
Pecan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3966 E Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 333-1230
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 333-1230
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
7031 S New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative And Transition Center
Alternative School
5903 Se Loop 410 Bldg 17
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,617 students.
What is the rank of East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District is ranked #1120 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Central Independent School District?
74% of East Central Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is East Central Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,473 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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