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Southwest 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 13,745 students in Southwest Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Southwest Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
13,745 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
933 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Southwest Independent School District, which is ranked #908 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#913 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
12,328 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
53%
# Black Students
494 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
670 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
759
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
855
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
889
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
930
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
926
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
939
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
959
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
966
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,044
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,102
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,320
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,142
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
947
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
967
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,787 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$190 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$209 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,787
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,196
$14,148
Best Southwest Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Country Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Pue Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7560
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Kriewald Rd Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10355 Kriewald Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7550
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4420
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Sky Harbour Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5902 Fishers Bend
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6580
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6580
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Elm Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11535 Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4430
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #66.
Cast Stem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4300
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #77.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6803 S W Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7570
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Bob Hope Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3022 Reforma
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 927-8180
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 927-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Medio Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6511 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4950
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Ronald E Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11553 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4480
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1111.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6520
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1212.
Spicewood Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11303 Tilson
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4999
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4999
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1313.
Francis R Scobee Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10675 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7500
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1414.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9390 S W Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6260
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6260
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
Hidden Cove Steam Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5102 Trading Post
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6220
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1616.
Southwest High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11690 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4500
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #1717.
Judith A Resnik Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4495 Sw Verano Pkwy Bldg 200
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6589
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6589
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1818.
Southwest Legacy High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4495 Verano Pkwy Bldg 100
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6539
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6539
Grades: 9-12
| 2,014 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Independent School District?
Southwest Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 13,745 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Independent School District?
Southwest Independent School District is ranked #908 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 Southwest Independent School District?
90% of Southwest Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Independent School District?
Southwest Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Southwest Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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