Summary:
The 78219 zip code area in San Antonio, Texas is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall academic performance of these schools is below state averages, a few standout institutions demonstrate pockets of success that could provide insights for improving outcomes across the region.
Hopkins Elementary and Cameron Elementary both have relatively strong performance on STAAR reading and math tests compared to their respective San Antonio ISD and Judson ISD district averages. In particular, Cameron Elementary stands out, with 53.85% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, versus 43.62% for the district and 57.83% statewide. However, these schools also have extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.29% at Hopkins to 98.95% at Cameron, indicating significant poverty in the communities they serve.
Kirby Middle is another bright spot, with strong performance on STAAR Algebra I and Biology end-of-course exams, where proficiency rates exceeded both district and state averages. In contrast, Judson Learning Academy has a 4-year graduation rate of 85.1%, which is lower than the state average. Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with low academic performance and extremely high poverty levels, but there are indications of pockets of success that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for all students.
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