Summary:
Zip code 78225 is served by a single school, Charles Graebner Elementary, a public PK-5 school within the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) that serves a highly economically disadvantaged community, with 93.7% of its 651 students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Charles Graebner Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 4% of Texas elementary schools over the last three years. Its English STAAR proficiency rates are critically low, with 3rd-grade reading at just 19.35% and 3rd-grade math at 15.25%. However, the school shows a clear strength in its bilingual program: on Spanish STAAR exams, proficiency rates are dramatically higher, with 3rd-grade math reaching 52.78%—well above state averages. This stark contrast suggests the school's Spanish-language instruction is highly effective, while its English program struggles. A notable positive trend is the "5th Grade Bounce," where English proficiency rises from 3rd to 5th grade, indicating the school can accelerate learning over time.
The most critical area for immediate intervention is 5th-grade science, where zero percent of students achieved proficiency on both English and Spanish STAAR tests. Despite spending $11,047 per student—a significant amount—these resources are not translating into competitive English academic outcomes, likely due to the extreme poverty levels and language barriers. For parents, this school offers a strong bilingual program that outperforms state averages, but families should be aware of the severe challenges in English instruction and science education. The school's bilingual program is a clear asset that could be expanded to improve overall results.
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