Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 78263 (San Antonio, TX) are all part of the East Central Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 25th percentile statewide, and serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a community where economic disadvantage is high, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 63% to 79%.
Oak Crest Elementary is the standout performer in the area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 65th percentile statewide—far outperforming its peers. It excels in 5th-grade Reading (74% proficient vs. 58% state average) and Math (65% vs. 46% state average), despite a 75% free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, Legacy Middle is the lowest-performing school, with a consistent 1-star rating and declining rankings (14th percentile), particularly struggling in Science and Math. East Central Heritage Middle shows a puzzling "Biology anomaly"—while 8th-grade Science proficiency is low (16%), Biology EOC scores spike to 83%, suggesting only top students take that exam. East Central High School has an 83.6% graduation rate and struggles with Algebra I (12% proficient vs. 54% state average). East Central Cast Lead High School, an alternative school with higher per-pupil spending ($17,945) and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.5:1), has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 18th to the 42nd percentile and exceeding the state average in English I Reading (59% vs. 55%).
A key takeaway is the "Algebra I wall" across all schools, indicating systemic math weaknesses. Oak Crest’s success does not carry over to middle schools, suggesting a "middle school slump." The alternative model at Cast Lead shows promise for specific students, while the district’s 2.2% dropout rate and below-average state rankings highlight ongoing challenges. Parents should note that Oak Crest is a bright spot, but middle and high school performance requires careful consideration.
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