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Mission Academy

Public Grades PK, KG-8
2847th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools
Better than 38% of Texas elementary schools
Summary

Mission Academy is a public PK-8 school in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) serving 524 students in a predominantly low-income community, and it is showing a strong upward trend in performance, particularly in its middle school grades.

The school’s most impressive strength is its upper-grade performance. In 8th grade, Mission Academy students scored 71.74% proficient in reading and 54.35% in math, dramatically outperforming the district averages of 35.44% and 26.94%, respectively. The school also excels at preparing students for advanced coursework, with 60.87% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—well above the state average. This makes Mission Academy a standout among its direct SAISD peers like Charles C Ball Elementary and Schenck Elementary, which it significantly outperforms in nearly every subject. A key structural advantage is its low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1, which is much better than nearby schools like Idea South Flores Academy (24:1) and Highland Forest Elementary (17.8:1), allowing for more individualized attention.

However, the school faces challenges. While upper grades shine, early elementary math scores are lower, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at just 23.21%. Additionally, support for English Language Learners is a critical weakness, with these students ranking in the 2nd percentile statewide. Despite these areas for growth, Mission Academy is a clear "bright spot" within its district, showing consistent improvement and strong value for its economically disadvantaged students. It faces tough competition from nearby East Central ISD schools like Highland Forest Elementary (85th percentile) and Salado Elementary (69th percentile), but its unique PK-8 structure and strong middle school pipeline make it a compelling option for families seeking a school that can support their child through 8th grade.

524
Students ?
12.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,715
Per pupil spending ?
80.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 9210 S Presa St
       San Antonio, TX  78223

(210) 438-6880

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)


Students who attend Mission Academy usually attend:

High:    Highlands High School
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.8%
White:
3.4%
African American:
3.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016
Among the top-ranked schools in San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Texas average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Social Studies scores 21 pts below the Texas average
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school42%
District avg32%
Texas avg48%
Elementary school
2,847th of 4,627
Texas public elementary schools ?
Bottom 38%▲ up 9 pts since 2016
From bottom 30% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
1,197th of 2,335
Texas public middle schools ?
Bottom 49%▼ down 19 pts since 2016
From top 32% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
9th of 46Elementary Schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)
776th of 951San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202638.62847 of 462738.5%★★☆☆☆
202540.22761 of 465140.6%★★☆☆☆
202443.12665 of 471043.4%★★☆☆☆
202341.02733 of 464741.2%★★☆☆☆
202232.03255 of 458128.9%★☆☆☆☆
202120.63810 of 457816.8%★☆☆☆☆
201934.23084 of 447931.1%★★☆☆☆
201826.83390 of 435922.2%★☆☆☆☆
201718.73836 of 432911.4%★☆☆☆☆
201636.23003 of 428629.9%★☆☆☆☆
201538.52928 of 432032.2%★★☆☆☆
201434.53182 of 426025.3%★☆☆☆☆
201330.33383 of 422119.9%★☆☆☆☆
201229.03482 of 420617.2%★☆☆☆☆
201137.53071 of 409525.0%★☆☆☆☆
201046.62505 of 393736.4%★★☆☆☆
200954.71994 of 388448.7%★★☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202563.2533 of 190572.0%★★★★☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202236.23077 of 446131.0%★★☆☆☆
202121.93924 of 43319.4%☆☆☆☆☆
201932.33240 of 429524.6%★☆☆☆☆
201820.83907 of 42407.9%☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202510.22856 of 29182.1%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202641.92635 of 457542.4%★★☆☆☆
202542.42155 of 374442.4%★★☆☆☆
202452.32030 of 465856.4%★★★☆☆
202342.72629 of 458842.7%★★☆☆☆
202233.63196 of 456129.9%★☆☆☆☆
202120.73835 of 449914.8%★☆☆☆☆
201938.32788 of 434835.9%★★☆☆☆
201829.23303 of 430623.3%★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202626.62764 of 307510.1%★☆☆☆☆
202562.51144 of 261956.3%★★★☆☆
202114.72737 of 30068.9%☆☆☆☆☆
201940.72370 of 318425.6%★☆☆☆☆
201815.62919 of 31066.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202646.62304 of 441347.8%★★☆☆☆
202553.41554 of 364457.4%★★★☆☆
202451.52019 of 446554.8%★★★☆☆
202347.82200 of 440150.0%★★★☆☆
202236.33019 of 437631.0%★★☆☆☆
202124.53608 of 432916.7%★☆☆☆☆
201938.92703 of 418835.5%★★☆☆☆
201833.13044 of 416827.0%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202649.12193 of 452051.5%★★★☆☆
202556.01416 of 370561.8%★★★☆☆
202458.71583 of 459465.5%★★★☆☆
202357.81662 of 452163.2%★★★☆☆
202245.62450 of 447745.3%★★☆☆☆
202126.43641 of 445118.2%★☆☆☆☆
201944.42472 of 430942.6%★★☆☆☆
201841.12621 of 426438.5%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202636.62991 of 458234.7%★★☆☆☆
202544.81970 of 373947.3%★★☆☆☆
202432.93258 of 464729.9%★☆☆☆☆
202338.42856 of 458537.7%★★☆☆☆
202230.73360 of 456326.4%★☆☆☆☆
202123.23643 of 449819.0%★☆☆☆☆
201933.53107 of 435728.7%★☆☆☆☆
201825.83508 of 431918.8%★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202640.82413 of 430143.9%★★☆☆☆
202545.71814 of 354948.9%★★☆☆☆
202447.92036 of 429252.6%★★★☆☆
202322.33650 of 408610.7%★☆☆☆☆
202234.02727 of 395231.0%★★☆☆☆
202137.22242 of 379941.0%★★☆☆☆
201945.11720 of 368453.3%★★★☆☆
201849.91423 of 355860.0%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202645.41197 of 233548.7%★★☆☆☆
202543.11296 of 234444.7%★★☆☆☆
202445.21238 of 237247.8%★★☆☆☆
202343.91256 of 233046.1%★★☆☆☆
202235.21465 of 225435.0%★★☆☆☆
202125.51724 of 225223.4%★☆☆☆☆
201944.21171 of 219346.6%★★☆☆☆
201838.61278 of 208038.6%★★☆☆☆
201726.21577 of 202722.2%★☆☆☆☆
201666.7640 of 198767.8%★★★☆☆
201567.3608 of 204370.2%★★★★☆
201463.6693 of 198765.1%★★★☆☆
201353.7951 of 197351.8%★★★☆☆
201237.41342 of 195131.2%★★☆☆☆
201127.81644 of 189513.2%★☆☆☆☆
201059.0771 of 180357.2%★★★☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202228.51755 of 218219.6%★☆☆☆☆
202123.31871 of 211811.7%★☆☆☆☆
201956.1652 of 205868.3%★★★☆☆
201847.4897 of 200855.3%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202544.0731 of 142848.8%★★☆☆☆
202329.81303 of 172024.2%★☆☆☆☆
202151.3571 of 159264.1%★★★☆☆
201937.4899 of 144537.8%★★☆☆☆
201819.21331 of 13763.3%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.0893 of 224060.1%★★★☆☆
202550.5819 of 182555.1%★★★☆☆
202449.81019 of 224254.5%★★★☆☆
202348.91049 of 224153.2%★★★☆☆
202242.21251 of 222143.7%★★☆☆☆
202126.01674 of 215122.2%★☆☆☆☆
201946.81050 of 204748.7%★★☆☆☆
201838.11280 of 200836.3%★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202633.21245 of 149716.8%★☆☆☆☆
202557.8617 of 123049.8%★★☆☆☆
202339.51106 of 148125.3%★☆☆☆☆
202238.31109 of 148825.5%★☆☆☆☆
202141.61035 of 150131.0%★★☆☆☆
201944.21003 of 144630.6%★★☆☆☆
201842.41011 of 143029.3%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202652.4877 of 214159.0%★★★☆☆
202554.9654 of 173162.2%★★★☆☆
202453.9825 of 211961.1%★★★☆☆
202351.0931 of 211656.0%★★★☆☆
202242.51159 of 207744.2%★★☆☆☆
202132.51431 of 204330.0%★★☆☆☆
201952.3801 of 193558.6%★★★☆☆
201843.81004 of 189547.0%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202655.0848 of 225362.4%★★★☆☆
202560.3539 of 182070.4%★★★★☆
202460.9647 of 223571.1%★★★★☆
202359.5722 of 225167.9%★★★☆☆
202241.21293 of 222041.8%★★☆☆☆
202128.01707 of 217221.4%★☆☆☆☆
201955.9733 of 207364.6%★★★☆☆
201847.7971 of 203952.4%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202639.01377 of 225338.9%★★☆☆☆
202542.8991 of 181845.5%★★☆☆☆
202441.31276 of 224643.2%★★☆☆☆
202338.01392 of 224538.0%★★☆☆☆
202228.91680 of 222824.6%★☆☆☆☆
202128.01596 of 216826.4%★☆☆☆☆
201940.51200 of 206942.0%★★☆☆☆
201836.91293 of 203036.3%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202644.0925 of 195652.7%★★★☆☆
202558.8440 of 156871.9%★★★★☆
202456.6626 of 189166.9%★★★☆☆
202330.01415 of 181522.0%★☆☆☆☆
202236.91079 of 175738.6%★★☆☆☆
202133.91165 of 171232.0%★★☆☆☆
201934.51096 of 162632.6%★★☆☆☆
201850.2558 of 159765.1%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
African American (2025)72nd percentile+31 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)51st percentile+13 vs school
Hispanic (2026)48th percentile+9 vs school
Special Education (2026)44th percentile+5 vs school
Female (2026)42nd percentile+4 vs school
Male (2026)35th percentile-4 vs school
At Risk (2022)31st percentile~ school
Gifted and Talented (2026)10th percentile-28 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)2nd percentile-39 vs school
Middle school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile+14 vs school
Female (2026)60th percentile+11 vs school
Hispanic (2026)59th percentile+10 vs school
Special Education (2026)53rd percentile+4 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)49th percentile+4 vs school
Male (2026)39th percentile-10 vs school
At Risk (2022)20th percentile-15 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)17th percentile-32 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
Algebra I61%+7 vs state
Reading52%-3 vs state
Mathematics34%-9 vs state
Social Studies11%-21 vs state

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Students who attend Mission Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Highlands High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 524 students attended Mission Academy.

Students at Mission Academy are 91% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Mission Academy ranks 2847th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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