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South San Antonio 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 18 public schools serving 7,872 students in South San Antonio 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 South San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
18 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
7,872 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
503 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1150 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 76% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1148 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,495 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
53%
# Black Students
101 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
220 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
562
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
529
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
557
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
533
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
550
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
589
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
520
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
532
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
584
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
736
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
616
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
463
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
526
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,111 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,111
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,506
$14,148
Best South San Antonio Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Palo Alto Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Palo Alto Rd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 W Hutchins Pl
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Dwight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2454 W Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8340 So Ih 35
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 W Gerald Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7055
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #1010.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1111.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1212.
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Miguel Carrillo Jr Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1414.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1515.
Abraham Kazen Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #1616.
Kindred Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 7-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,872 students.
What is the rank of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District is ranked #1150 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 South San Antonio Independent School District?
95% of South San Antonio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South San Antonio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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