Summary:
The three elementary schools in zip code 78261 (San Antonio, TX) serve grades Pre-K through 5th or 6th, with a combined enrollment of about 2,160 students, and are spread across three different school districts: Judson Independent School District (Isd), North East Independent School District (Isd), and Comal Independent School District (Isd).
Indian Springs Elementary (Comal ISD) is the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools with a 5-star rating. It leads the area in reading (86% proficient), math (71.8%), and 5th-grade science (59.1%), all well above state averages. Notably, it achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending ($7,748) and a very low free/reduced lunch rate (9.24%). Cibolo Green (North East ISD) is a strong second, ranking in the top 15-20% statewide and showing particular strength in reading (78.4% proficient). Its 6th-grade math scores are a perfect 100% proficient, an anomaly that may reflect a specialized program. Wortham Oaks Elementary (Judson ISD) is the most improved school, rising from the 83rd to the 87th percentile over three years despite having the highest poverty rate (42.91% free/reduced lunch) and the largest student-to-teacher ratio (17.6:1).
A key takeaway is that socioeconomic status strongly correlates with performance, as Indian Springs (lowest poverty) has the highest scores, while Wortham Oaks (highest poverty) has the lowest. However, Wortham Oaks stands out as a "pocket of excellence" within its lower-performing district, demonstrating effective resource management and consistent improvement. Cibolo Green's perfect 6th-grade math scores warrant further investigation, while Indian Springs proves that high achievement is possible with efficient spending. For parents, the choice depends on priorities: Indian Springs offers top-tier academics, Cibolo Green provides strong reading programs, and Wortham Oaks delivers remarkable growth in a challenging context.
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