Summary:
The 12 schools in San Antonio's 78218 zip code serve a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, primarily within the North East Independent School District (Isd), the Judson Independent School District (Isd), and the George Gervin Academy charter network, with most schools serving a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The standout performer in the area is Wilshire Elementary, which significantly outperforms other local schools and state averages in 3rd-grade reading and math, despite a high rate of economic disadvantage. Its success is linked to the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (7.5:1) and highest per-student spending among traditional public schools. In stark contrast, Park Village Blended Learning Academy and Ruth Jones McClendon Middle (both in the 1st and 0th percentiles statewide) show the most significant academic struggles, with critically low proficiency rates. The George Gervin Academy presents a paradox: it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, yet its state test scores are among the lowest in Texas, highlighting a focus on completion over academic proficiency.
A critical finding is a systemic math crisis at the middle school level, with 7th-grade math proficiency rates at White Middle (4.61%) and Krueger Middle (2.42%) being alarmingly low. Furthermore, Roosevelt High School has a concerning 78.8% graduation rate and a 6.0% dropout rate, both worse than its district averages. The data also reveals that spending alone doesn't guarantee success; while Wilshire Elementary spends the most and performs best, East Terrell Hills Elementary spends significantly more than Mary Lou Hartman but ranks lower, suggesting that how money is spent matters more than the amount.
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