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Northside Independent School District (Isd)


At a glance
475thof 951 Texas districts▲ 28
Better than 50% of Texas districts
5900 Evers Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
·(210) 397-8500·All Texas district rankings →
Statewide performance 2018–2026
2026: better than 50.1% of districts
131
Schools
100,208
Students
6
5-star schools
Top rankedHealth Careers High School9th of 2,009 Texas high schools
Biggest riser
Carnahan Elementary up 2,066 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Alternative High School 5.6 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Chumbley Elementary
SchoolDigger ratings
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14 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Northside Independent School District (Isd) in San Antonio, Texas, serves over 100 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, offering a diverse range of educational environments from specialized magnet programs to neighborhood schools.

Standout schools in the district are defined by exceptional performance and specialized programs. Health Careers High School is a clear leader, ranking in the 99th-100th percentile statewide with near-perfect test scores and a 99.1% graduation rate, far surpassing other high schools like O'Connor High School (88th-90th percentile) and Brandeis High School (83rd-86th percentile). At the elementary level, Helotes Elementary and Beard Elementary both achieve 5-star ratings with high proficiency rates, while Garcia Middle stands out among middle schools with an 89th-92nd percentile ranking. In contrast, schools like Jay High School and Cable Elementary face significant challenges with low test scores and high poverty rates.

Key metrics reveal a district performing at the state average (50th percentile) with a 94.1% graduation rate. A critical finding is the "middle school math dip," where 7th-grade math proficiency drops dramatically compared to 6th grade at schools like Garcia Middle (from 58.7% to 7.1%) and Folks Middle (from 44% to 9.4%). Additionally, per-student spending varies widely, from $7,028 at Folks Middle to over $100,000 at alternative schools, but higher spending does not guarantee better performance, as seen with Jay High School spending more than Brandeis High School yet achieving lower results. This data helps parents identify schools that excel in specific areas and understand the district's overall strengths and challenges.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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