Summary:
The three middle schools within the Heritage Academy district in Texas serve grades 5 through 8 across two cities, with a total enrollment of 300 students, and they present a stark contrast in size, resources, and academic outcomes.
Heritage Academy in Windcrest is the district's standout performer, achieving a 4-star state ranking (75th percentile) for 2025-2026 and exceeding state averages in 7th and 8th grade math and reading, despite having the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (93.94%). In contrast, Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle is a school of concern, with a 1-star rating (27th percentile) and critically low proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade math and reading, though it excels in advanced Algebra I (80% proficient). The smallest school, Heritage Academy Of San Antonio, serves only 13 sixth graders and shares an address with Heritage Academy, effectively operating as a single split-campus.
Key metrics reveal a clear "small school advantage" in Windcrest, where student-teacher ratios are exceptionally low (7.7:1 to 8.2:1) and per-pupil spending is high ($13,348 to $19,957), compared to Del Rio's ratio of 16.5:1 and spending of $7,990 per student. This resource disparity raises equity questions, as the district spends nearly 2.5 times more per student at the smallest campus. All three schools serve high-needs populations, with free/reduced lunch rates above 85%, and both Del Rio and Windcrest report a 0.0% dropout rate. However, small sample sizes in Windcrest mean proficiency rates can swing dramatically with just a few students, so parents should interpret those scores with caution.
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