Summary:
This analysis examines nine elementary schools in the 78250 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, serving grades PK through 5th, which includes eight traditional public schools within the Northside Independent School District (Isd) and one charter school, Idea Hidden Meadow Academy, which is part of Idea Public Schools.
Burke Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide, with exceptional 5th-grade math scores (76% proficient) that far exceed all other schools in the area. In contrast, Knowlton Elementary is the lowest-performing school, holding a 1-star rating for three consecutive years. Timberwilde Elementary showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 29th to the 48th percentile, with 5th-grade math proficiency soaring from 27% to 68%. Carson Elementary is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 3-star rating for three years and ranking in the 67th percentile, despite having the lowest spending per student ($9,793) and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (36.68%). The charter school, Idea Hidden Meadow Academy, sits in the middle of the pack with a 2-star rating and 47th percentile rank, outperformed by several traditional public schools like Elrod Elementary and Brauchle Elementary.
Key findings reveal that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as Northwest Crossing Elementary spends the most ($13,025 per student) but ranks only in the 51st percentile, while Carson Elementary spends the least and ranks higher. A notable weakness across all schools is 5th-grade science, where only Burke Elementary exceeded the state average, and several schools like Timberwilde Elementary and Northwest Crossing Elementary had proficiency rates below 10%. Overall, parents in 78250 will find a wide range of school quality, with Burke Elementary and Carson Elementary offering the strongest academic outcomes, while Knowlton Elementary and Fernandez Elementary face significant challenges.
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