Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in the 78240 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, serving grades PK through 5th or 6th, and includes a mix of public schools from the Northside Independent School District (Isd), a charter school from Basis Texas, and another from Somerset Academies Of Texas.
The standout school is Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, a 5-star academic powerhouse ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools with an average test score proficiency of 79.0%. In stark contrast, three Northside ISD schools—McDermott Elementary, Rhodes Elementary, and Oak Hills Terrace Elementary—are the lowest-performing, with 0 or 1-star ratings and proficiency rates between 22.8% and 28.6%. Somerset Academy Oaks (3-star, 49.8% proficiency) and Leon Valley Elementary (3-star, 47.1% proficiency) serve as mid-tier options, while Thornton Elementary (1-star, 39.4% proficiency) falls below average.
A key finding is the "money doesn't buy success" paradox: Basis spends the least per student ($7,350) with the highest student-teacher ratio (19.7) yet achieves the best results, while struggling schools like McDermott spend over $10,700 per student with smaller class sizes. The zip code lacks a strong "B" school, creating a challenging landscape where families face either an elite charter, average performers, or significantly below-average public schools. Notably, Oak Hills Terrace has shown a sharp decline from the 15th to the 5th percentile in recent years, warranting attention from the district.
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