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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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,176 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
11,176 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
647 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
East Central Independent School District, which is ranked #1116 of all 1,196 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
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,206 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
53%
# Black Students
1,107 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
1,473 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
13%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
290 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
689
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
735
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
744
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
758
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
745
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
797
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
781
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
771
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
751
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
857
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,066
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
949
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
828
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
705
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,881 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,999 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,881
$13,387
Spending / Student
$8,999
$14,116
Best East Central Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 678 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: 8-12
| 222 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
| 677 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
| 1,141 students
Rank: #55.
Salado Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 733 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
| 1,189 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
| 714 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
| 1,121 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
| 3,295 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: 8-12
| 45 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
| 732 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
| 526 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: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
3610 N Graytown Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
| 64 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: 6-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 11,176 students.
What is the rank of East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District is ranked #1116 out of 1,196 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?
73% of East Central Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% 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 $8,999 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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