Summary:
This analysis examines ten elementary schools in the 78237 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, serving grades from Pre-K through 5th (with one K-8 school), a community where an average of 93.5% of students are economically disadvantaged.
The standout school in this area is KIPP Un Mundo Pri (KIPP Texas Public Schools), which is the only school to achieve a 2-star rating and rank in the 44th percentile statewide, with 58% of its 4th graders proficient in Math—far exceeding the local district average. Another strong performer is Idea Monterrey Park Academy (Idea Public Schools), which has shown dramatic improvement from the 2nd percentile to the 40th percentile over three years. In contrast, the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) schools, which make up the majority of the zip code, consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of the state despite spending over $10,000 per student. For example, Alonso S Perales Elementary spends $12,682 per student but ranks in the 3rd percentile, while Roy Cisneros Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio (8.4:1) yet ranks in the 3rd percentile, showing that higher spending and smaller classes do not guarantee better outcomes.
Several unique findings stand out. Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls excels in advanced math, with 85.71% of its students proficient in Algebra I, compared to just 33.2% for the district. H B Gonzalez Elementary demonstrates a strong bilingual program, with 61.54% of its 4th graders proficient in Spanish Math STAAR, well above state averages. However, the data also reveals volatility, as Roosevelt Elementary (grades 4-5) ranks in the 3rd percentile, while its lower-grade counterpart Roosevelt Dual Language Academy (K-3) performs better, suggesting academic gains may not be sustained as students advance. Overall, the charter schools in this area are outperforming the traditional district schools, despite serving equally disadvantaged populations.
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