Summary:
In San Antonio's 78203 zip code, two elementary schools serve grades PK-5: Smith Elementary (part of San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)) and Idea Eastside Academy (part of Idea Public Schools), both serving communities with high economic disadvantage rates above 95%.
Idea Eastside Academy stands out for achieving higher overall state rankings (24th percentile) despite spending significantly less per student ($8,233 vs. $13,761 at Smith). Its 5th graders outperform Smith's in English Reading (65% vs. 38.3%) and Science (32.05% vs. 0%), though Smith's 5th graders edge ahead in English Math (40.43% vs. 36.67%). Smith Elementary offers a notably smaller student-teacher ratio (12.9 vs. 23.2) and a strong bilingual program—its Spanish-tested 5th graders achieved 85.71% proficiency in both Reading and Math, far exceeding district and state averages. However, Smith's English-tested 5th graders had 0% proficiency in Science, a critical concern.
Both schools show different trajectories: Smith Elementary improved its state rank from the 10th to 14th percentile, while Idea Eastside Academy saw a slight decline from the 31st to 24th percentile. For parents, Idea Eastside Academy offers stronger overall English academic performance and more efficient resource use, while Smith Elementary provides smaller class sizes and an exceptional bilingual program for Spanish-speaking students, though its English-language science instruction needs attention.
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