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Steele Montessori Academy

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

4093^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Steele Montessori Elementary in San Antonio, TX, is a public PK-8 school in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) serving 395 students with a unique Montessori approach that emphasizes student-led, hands-on learning. The school stands out from its neighbors because it serves a student population where about 56% qualify for free or reduced lunch, which is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Herff Elementary, Smith Elementary, and Democracy Prep At Stewart Academy, where that rate exceeds 90%. This economic difference suggests Steele Montessori draws families from a wider range of backgrounds, but its overall state ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 34th percentile to the 12th percentile in the most recent year.

Academically, the school shows a striking split between subjects and grade levels. In reading, Steele Montessori excels in the upper grades, with 7th-grade proficiency at 63% and 8th-grade at 62%—well above district and state averages. However, in mathematics, the school consistently struggles across all grades, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at just 13% compared to the district's 27% and state's 44%. This pattern creates a "tale of two schools" within one building: the Montessori model appears to work well for older students in literacy but falls short in math instruction. Nearby Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri, which serves a similar economic demographic just 1.2 miles away, ranks in the 65th percentile with reading scores in the 70% range, highlighting that Steele Montessori's challenges are not solely due to student poverty.

A major concern is how the school serves its most vulnerable students. Subgroup data shows Steele Montessori ranks in the 1st percentile for English Language Learners, 7th percentile for Special Education students, and 8th percentile for Low Socio-Economic Status students, indicating it is not providing adequate support for these groups. While the school's PK-8 structure offers a unique advantage for families seeking continuity through middle school, the inconsistent performance—especially the sharp ranking drop and persistent math weaknesses—suggests parents should investigate the school's curriculum implementation and support services carefully before enrolling.

395

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,302

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

260 Sally Gay Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223-2239

(210) 438-6870

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.6%

White:

7.6%

African American:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2021 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (35% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg31%

Texas avg48%

Elementary school

4,093^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 8% (2021) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

954^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 2 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 46Elementary Schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

776^th 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.1	4093 of 4627	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.6	3079 of 4651	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.6	3921 of 4710	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.1	2975 of 4647	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	13.2	4281 of 4581	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.9	4220 of 4578	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	22.7	3937 of 4461	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.9	4280 of 4331	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	10.1	3444 of 3487	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.9	3893 of 4575	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.1	2062 of 3744	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.1	3159 of 4658	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	2336 of 4588	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.4	3840 of 4561	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.4	3985 of 4499	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	2656 of 3075	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	59.1	1321 of 2619	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.0	1661 of 2980	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	7.6	2893 of 2958	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.4	2852 of 3006	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.1	3685 of 4413	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.7	2102 of 3644	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.8	3495 of 4465	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.4	2400 of 4401	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.1	4173 of 4376	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.9	4060 of 4329	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.8	4148 of 4520	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	37.3	2510 of 3705	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.4	4085 of 4594	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.9	3229 of 4521	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.3	4426 of 4477	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.5	4414 of 4451	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.8	4061 of 4582	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.0	2702 of 3739	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.3	4143 of 4647	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	3167 of 4585	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	10.0	4416 of 4563	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.5	4211 of 4498	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	20.4	3996 of 4301	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	28.1	2812 of 3549	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.6	3771 of 4292	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.8	2322 of 4086	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.8	3771 of 3952	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.0	3468 of 3799	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	954 of 2335	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	770 of 2344	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	1008 of 2372	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	1002 of 2240	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.4	459 of 1825	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	56.5	811 of 2242	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	527 of 1497	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	639 of 1230	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	572 of 2141	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.6	369 of 1731	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	54.2	810 of 2119	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	1315 of 2253	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.1	623 of 1820	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.6	1335 of 2235	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	889 of 2253	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.9	721 of 1818	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	1250 of 2246	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	1499 of 1956	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	53.5	565 of 1568	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	1135 of 1891	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

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

Hispanic (2026)16th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)15th percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)14th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)12th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)11th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)8th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)7th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)1st percentile-5 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)65th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)61st percentile~ school

Female (2026)55th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)23rd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading43%-12 vs state

Social Studies35%+3 vs state

Mathematics28%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Steele Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	260 Sally Gay Dr	San Antonio	78223	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6870	395	24	16.3	56.5%	30 (7.6%)	16 (4.1%)	346 (87.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19.1	4093^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	11.5%		35.6	3079^th of 4651 public elementary schools	33.8%	1014									20.5	34.2	44.4	47.2	63.3	61.9	12.8	31.6	18.9	33.3	22.7	50.0	35.0	$11,302
Eloise Japhet Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 Astor St	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-3345	634	40	15.8	91.3%	16 (2.5%)	9 (1.4%)	606 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31.7	3325^th of 4627 public elementary schools	28.1%		23.2	3837^th of 4651 public elementary schools	17.5%	512	20.0	46.7	44.4	50.0	66.7	55.6			32.9	43.2	44.3				22.2	47.3	48.9					$9,945
Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	401 Berkshire Ave	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 554-2710	580	36	16.2	51.2%	30 (5.2%)	48 (8.3%)	493 (85.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	59.7	1624^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.9%		64.3	1367^th of 4651 public elementary schools	70.6%	257									50.0	77.4	73.0				37.5	45.2	43.8					$9,011
Green Elementary At Riverside Park	Public	PK, KG-5	202 School St	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-3325	368	29	12.7	94.3%	7 (1.9%)	8 (2.2%)	348 (94.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.9	2218^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.1%		32.2	3301^st of 4651 public elementary schools	29.0%	1083	28.6	66.7	33.3	42.9	60.0	33.3			42.9	53.1	50.0				40.5	51.5	52.2					$17,473
Highland Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	734 Glamis Ave	San Antonio	78223	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6860	715	38	18.8	93.0%	19 (2.7%)	38 (5.3%)	655 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20.9	3994^th of 4627 public elementary schools	13.7%		12.5	4395^th of 4651 public elementary schools	5.5%	401	25.0	42.9	42.1	12.5	40.0	47.4			38.0	37.9	25.6				24.7	37.5	34.2					$10,681
Jubilee Highland Hills	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1515 Goliad Rd	San Antonio	78222	Bexar County	Jubilee Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 634-7590	686	43	15.9	90.5%	23 (3.4%)	14 (2.0%)	632 (92.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	21.1	3988^th of 4627 public elementary schools	13.8%		18.1	4134^th of 4651 public elementary schools	11.1%	146							47.3	49.1	35.7	38.5	32.3	47.5	41.6	38.2	21.4	32.3	30.3	24.6		10.1	10.9	$8,631
Charles C Ball Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	343 Koehler Ct	San Antonio	78223	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6845	543	34	15.9	95.4%	21 (3.9%)	18 (3.3%)	501 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19.5	4069^th of 4627 public elementary schools	12.1%		13.5	4356^th of 4651 public elementary schools	6.3%	287	30.0	63.6	28.6	60.0	54.6	28.6			24.4	32.1	46.4				19.5	35.1	35.7					$11,599
Herff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	996 S Hackberry	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-3330	461	27	16.7	98.0%	13 (2.8%)	22 (4.8%)	421 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	5.7	4571^st of 4627 public elementary schools	1.2%		5.2	4610^th of 4651 public elementary schools	0.9%	39	5.9	26.3	15.8	35.3	26.3	21.1			11.5	24.4	19.2				15.4	22.2	21.3					$12,466
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	823 S Gevers St	San Antonio	78203	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-3360	408	31	12.9	95.6%	13 (3.2%)	37 (9.1%)	357 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.6	3965^th of 4627 public elementary schools	14.3%		17	4182^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	10.1%	217	40.0	20.0	85.7	40.0	40.0	85.7			36.8	20.6	38.3				29.0	35.3	40.4					$13,123
E H Gilbert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	931 E Southcross Blvd	San Antonio	78214	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-3050	633	38	16.4	93.5%	7 (1.1%)	5 (0.8%)	620 (97.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.9	4453^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	3.8%		15.9	4240^th of 4651 public elementary schools	8.8%	213	21.4	20.0	27.3	57.1	20.0	63.6			26.7	33.7	32.0				14.8	30.3	17.1					$8,906

Frequently Asked Questions about Steele Montessori Academy

What is the racial makeup of Steele Montessori Academy?

Students at Steele Montessori Academy are 88% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% African American.

What district is Steele Montessori Academy in?

San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Steele Montessori Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 395 students attended Steele Montessori Academy.

Is Steele Montessori Academy a good school?

Steele Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Texas elementary schools.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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