Summary:
The New Frontiers Public Schools Inc district in San Antonio, TX, serves 303 students across three schools: Frank L Madla Early College High School, Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate, and Imelda Davis Early College High School, offering grades from intermediate through high school.
Frank L Madla Early College High School is the district's standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide. It boasts a 98% graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and test scores consistently above state averages, especially in English and History. This is particularly impressive given its high student-teacher ratio of 38:1 and lower spending of $9,882 per student. In contrast, Imelda Davis Early College High School, an alternative school with only 18 students, offers a highly individualized environment with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and a perfect 0% dropout rate, excelling in U.S. History. Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate shows a split profile: it excels in 8th-grade Reading and Social Studies but struggles significantly in mathematics, with proficiency rates in 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math falling well below state averages, despite higher spending of $12,405 per student.
The district overall ranks in the top 15% of Texas districts (86th percentile) and maintains a stellar 98% graduation rate with a 0% dropout rate. The "Early College" model appears highly effective, driving success at both high schools. However, the middle school's math performance is a critical weakness, with 6th-grade math proficiency at just 14.71% in 2025-2026. The alternative school, Imelda Davis, is a notable success story for at-risk students, while Frank L Madla demonstrates exceptional efficiency, achieving top results with fewer resources. Inconsistent data reporting for some schools limits full comparisons, but the district's focus on early college pathways is a clear strength.
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