Summary
Boone Elementary in San Antonio, TX, is a mid-sized PK-5 school in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) serving 458 students, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has historically ranked in the bottom third of Texas elementary schools, currently holding a 1-star rating and a 27th percentile statewide ranking, with test scores generally falling below both district and state averages, particularly in mathematics where proficiency rates are critically low—for example, only 25.81% of 4th graders were proficient in math in the 2025-2026 school year.
Despite these challenges, Boone shows a notable strength in serving its Gifted and Talented (GT) students, who ranked in the 82nd percentile statewide and earned a 4-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year. This contrast suggests the school is highly effective at challenging its highest-achieving students while struggling to reach the majority of its student body. Additionally, 5th-grade reading is a relative bright spot, with 54.05% of students proficient, close to district and state averages. Interestingly, Boone spends more per student ($11,603) than higher-performing nearby schools like Wanke Elementary ($9,417) and Scobee Elementary ($10,097), indicating that financial resources alone are not the issue.
When compared to nearby schools, Boone stands out for its persistently low performance. Its closest neighbor, Carnahan Elementary (just 0.59 miles away), serves a similar demographic but made a dramatic turnaround from the 18th to the 62nd percentile in one year, outperforming Boone in every subject. Meanwhile, Steubing Elementary (73rd percentile) and Wanke Elementary (61st percentile) are performing at or above average. The area also includes Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, a high-performing charter school in the 96th percentile, creating a competitive dynamic that may impact Boone's enrollment. This context suggests that significant improvement is possible within the same district and community, as demonstrated by Carnahan's recent success.
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