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South San Antonio Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

2515 Bobcat Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
Bexar County
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PH: (210) 977-7000
FAX: (210) 977-7017

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
9731 students
20 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2009)

71% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2009)

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

75% (2009)

73% (2008)

60% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

86% (2008)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2009)

84% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

57% (2008)

51% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

54% (2008)

44% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

91% (2009)

90% (2008)

78% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

85% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

53% (2009)

48% (2008)

56% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

65% (2008)

44% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

77% (2009)

72% (2008)

80% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

34% (2008)

38% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

89% (2009)

84% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

52% (2009)

50% (2008)

36% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)

71% (2008)

57% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

67% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	65%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	57%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	76%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	79%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Migrant	43%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	63%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	93%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	61%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Migrant	82%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	43%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	76%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	40%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	58%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Migrant	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	55%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	78%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	65%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	41%
Not special education	67%
Limited English proficient	53%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	66%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	23%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	49%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Migrant	70%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	61%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	28%
Not special education	62%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	73%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	88%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	59%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	75%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	54%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	25%
Not special education	55%
Limited English proficient	13%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Migrant	13%
Non-migrant	54%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	65%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Migrant	88%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	76%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	17%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Migrant	74%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	49%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	4%
Not special education	52%
Limited English proficient	18%
Not limited English proficient	50%
Migrant	36%
Non-migrant	49%
Gifted/talented	84%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	42%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	6%
Not special education	54%
Limited English proficient	16%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Migrant	0%
Non-migrant	53%
Gifted/talented	92%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	77%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	15%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	94%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	51%
Male	40%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Special education	7%
Not special education	47%
Limited English proficient	21%
Not limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	46%
Gifted/talented	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	94%
Male	98%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	76%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	76%
Male	84%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	39%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	28%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	50%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	72%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	23%
Not special education	71%
Limited English proficient	28%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	7%	8%
1 to 5 years	32%	30%
6 to 10 years	18%	20%
11 to 20 years	20%	23%
21 or more years	22%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	19
Grade 1	16	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	18	19
Grade 4	17	20
Grade 5	21	22
Grade 6	18	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	3	22
English (middle and high school)	18	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	19	21
Math (middle and high school)	18	20
Science (middle and high school)	19	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	21	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	96%	47%
White	2%	35%
Black	2%	14%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	88%	55%
Special education	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students	4%	8%
Limited English proficient	17%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,052	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	13%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >