Summary
Fox Run Elementary in San Antonio, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 620 students in grades PK-5 within the North East Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top half of Texas, and is located in a diverse neighborhood where a majority of students (58.4%) are economically disadvantaged.
Fox Run has historically been a solid performer, but recent data reveals a concerning and broad decline, particularly in mathematics. Math proficiency has dropped sharply across all tested grades, with 3rd grade scores falling from 46% to 44% over the last few years, hitting a low of 30.6% in 2024-2025. This trend is not seen at nearby Steubing Ranch Elementary, which maintains stronger and more stable math scores. In contrast, reading scores at Fox Run are a relative strength, remaining more stable and often near district averages. The school’s overall state ranking has dropped from the 74th percentile to the 57th percentile, and this decline is affecting nearly all student groups, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds, English Language Learners, and even Gifted and Talented students. Notably, a nearby charter school, Idea Judson Academy, serves a similar demographic but consistently outperforms Fox Run, suggesting that high performance is achievable with different instructional strategies.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Fox Run is a school at a crossroads. While it has a history of solid performance and a slight edge in reading over some neighbors like Stahl Elementary, it is currently struggling to maintain its past success, especially in math. The school’s ability to support its most vulnerable students has weakened, and it is being outpaced by both more affluent district peers and charter schools with similar demographics. The primary challenge for Fox Run will be to reverse the negative trends in math and re-establish effective support systems for all its students.
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