Summary:
In zip code 78212, there is one middle school, Agnes Cotton Academy, serving grades 3 through 8 with 455 students in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), an area where nearly 90% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Agnes Cotton Academy stands out as a high-performing school within a district ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide, a significant improvement from the 61st percentile the previous year. Its 8th-grade class is particularly strong, achieving an 83.33% proficiency rate in mathematics—nearly double the state average—and a 47.62% proficiency rate in social studies, which is 1.5 times the state average. The school also boasts a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, indicating excellent preparation for advanced math. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 and per-student spending of $12,164, the school provides a supportive learning environment.
While the school excels in early elementary math and 8th-grade math, there is a noticeable dip in 6th and 7th-grade math proficiency, with 7th grade at just 32.5%. This suggests a potential area for targeted support. The school’s bilingual program is a clear strength, as 3rd-grade students taking the Spanish version of the STAAR significantly outperformed the state average for Spanish test-takers. Overall, Agnes Cotton Academy is a bright spot in its district, demonstrating strong academic growth and effective support for its diverse student body.
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