Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-4, The Gathering Place 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Gathering Place's student population of 628 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Gathering Place 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 The Gathering Place is 0.58, 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
#7997 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gathering Place's ranking?
The Gathering Place is ranked #7997 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are The Gathering Place often compared to?
The Gathering Placeis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend The Gathering Place?
628 students attend The Gathering Place.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of The Gathering Place students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gathering Place?
The Gathering Place has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Gathering Place offer ?
The Gathering Place offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is The Gathering Place part of?
The Gathering Place is part of The Gathering Place School District.
In what neighborhood is The Gathering Place located?
The Gathering Place 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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