Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 78244 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, all part of the Judson Independent School District (Isd), serving grades Pre-K through 5th in a community facing significant economic challenges.
The standout school in this area is Spring Meadows Elementary (grades 2-5), which earned a 2-star rating and ranks in the 30th percentile statewide—a remarkable jump from zero stars the previous year. It leads the zip code in 5th-grade Reading (58.75% proficient) and 3rd-grade Math (45.56% proficient). In contrast, Woodlake Elementary is the lowest-ranked school, sitting in the 2nd percentile with consistently low math scores, such as only 8.05% proficiency in 4th-grade Math. William Paschall Elementary serves as a middle performer with a 1-star rating, showing relative strength in 4th-grade Math (47.37%) and Reading (44.21%), and has the lowest economic disadvantage rate (67.63%) in the zip code. Notably, the split-campus model at Spring Meadows appears effective, while the similar model at Candlewood Elementary (grades 2-5) does not yield the same results, suggesting school-specific factors drive success.
Key metrics reveal systemic challenges: average Reading proficiency across the four main schools is 32.6%, and Math proficiency is 25.5%, both well below state averages. Economic disadvantage is high, averaging 83.4% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Interestingly, higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes—Woodlake spends the most per student ($9,274) but performs the worst, while Spring Meadows spends slightly less ($9,250) and excels. A critical weakness is 5th-grade Science, with an average proficiency of just 7.7% across schools. However, Spring Meadows shows promise with a strong bilingual program, achieving 57.14% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading (Spanish), far exceeding the state average. Overall, while the zip code faces steep hurdles, Spring Meadows demonstrates that significant improvement is possible even in high-poverty contexts.
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