Summary:
The 13 schools in San Antonio's 78223 zip code, serving elementary through high school grades, are predominantly part of the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) and the East Central Independent School District (Isd), and they face significant academic challenges in a community with high economic disadvantage.
The standout school in the area is Highland Forest Elementary, which achieved a remarkable turnaround from a 1-star to a 4-star rating, now outperforming state averages in reading and math. In contrast, Mission Academy is the most consistent performer within SAISD, maintaining a 2-star rating with strong middle school results, including a perfect 100% pass rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam. Steele Montessori Elementary offers a unique Montessori model and shows exceptional middle school performance, with 8th-grade reading proficiency reaching 78.95%, well above the state average. On the other end, Bexar County Learning Center is a high-cost alternative school spending $47,429 per student but with 0% proficiency in core subjects, serving a specialized high-needs population.
Overall, 10 of the 13 schools hold a 1-star or 0-star rating, indicating performance well below state medians. However, a notable trend is that middle schools like Steele Montessori Elementary and Mission Academy often achieve at or above state averages, creating an "oasis" of stronger performance in later grades. Additionally, students taking the STAAR Spanish exam frequently outperform their peers on the English version, particularly in math at schools like Schenck Elementary, highlighting the effectiveness of bilingual programs. The data also reveals that spending efficiency varies widely, with Highland Forest Elementary achieving top results with a modest $10,479 per student, while Charles C Ball Elementary spends $13,765 per student with low outcomes, showing that how money is spent matters more than the amount.
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