Summary:
The 78238 zip code in San Antonio, Texas, is home to 13 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the majority belonging to the Northside Independent School District (Isd), alongside several charter and alternative schools.
Academic performance varies widely across the area. Scarborough Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 58th percentile statewide, with strong reading scores and the lowest rate of economic disadvantage in the zip code. In contrast, Linton Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 2nd percentile with very low math and reading proficiency. The only middle school, Neff Middle, ranks in the 15th percentile, with math scores far below state averages. Among high schools, Holmes High School has a strong 93.9% graduation rate but a dropout rate double the district average, while Premier High School-San Antonio Ingram struggles with a 41.9% graduation rate and a 10.4% dropout rate. Charter schools show mixed results: Sst Discovery has improved to a 3-star rating and the 55th percentile, while Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary ranks in the 11th percentile despite having the highest per-student spending.
Key takeaways for parents include that math proficiency is a universal weakness across all schools, and high spending does not guarantee better results—Scarborough Elementary performs well with lower spending, while Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary spends more but ranks low. The area has a high average rate of economic disadvantage (64.3%), and the middle school slump at Neff Middle is a critical concern for student preparedness. Overall, parents should research individual schools carefully, as performance varies greatly even within the same district.
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