Summary:
Zip code 78250 in San Antonio, Texas, is home to 13 schools serving elementary and middle school grades, predominantly within the Northside Independent School District (Isd), with two charter schools from Idea Public Schools.
For parents, the standout school for academic excellence is Burke Elementary, the only 4-star school in the area, which achieves top math scores despite having an above-average economic disadvantage rate. In contrast, Knowlton Elementary faces significant challenges with a 1-star rating and the highest free/reduced lunch rate. Among middle schools, Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory leads in reading proficiency but struggles in math, while Connally Middle excels in advanced Algebra I. The two Idea schools present a paradox: they spend the most per student ($16,033) yet have the lowest math scores, while Northwest Crossing Elementary spends $13,025 per student with the smallest class sizes. Zachry Middle is the largest school with 1,043 students, while Second Chance Academy serves only 8 students with a perfect 0% dropout rate.
A key takeaway is that 5th-grade science is a consistent weakness across all elementary schools, with every school scoring below the state average. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 59.7%, indicating a majority of students face economic disadvantage, yet Burke Elementary defies these odds with strong performance. The student-teacher ratio averages 13.1:1, with Idea Hidden Meadow Academy having the largest classes at 20.3:1. Overall, this area offers a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with notable disparities in math and science achievement that parents should investigate further.
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