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Harmony Science Academy - San Antonio

Charter | K-12 | 721 students

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Posted September 8, 2012

sorry to dissapoint those out there planning to take your child here, but they will never become successful in life when they come here. I came here and was not pleased whatsoever, finding my grades to vastly drop :/


Posted April 5, 2011

I love this school! I moved my child from the NISD to this school for first grade and I am very happy with the teachers and administration. Even the parents seem friendlier, perhaps because there aren't already neighborhood cliques in place since students come from numerous neighborhoods. The school's website is updated frequently and is helpful with keeping up with what is going on. I am hoping that my second child wins the lottery this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2011

Harmony Science Academy is great school. Their staff is always friendly and their teachers are dedicated to the success of their students. I highly recommend this school to anyone wanting the very best for their child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2010

Overall, I am pleased with HSASA's commitment to education and the way the teachers obviously care about the kids. Happy enough to enroll them again for next year! There are lots of opportunities for creativity and to expand thinking outside the classroom with projects. That said, the school is not perfect. The first few weeks *always* seem disorganized for a school that has been around for so long. Activities are often revised at the last minute and teachers in the elem grades (my only experience) seem to be lax in follow-up. It's difficult to teach kids adhereance to deadlines when the teachers don't. Spanish and Turkish are the only language options, and extracurricular activities expand every year but still need to grow. The teachers care about the kids, there is no doubt. The kids love the teachers. Parental involvement is a must for success here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Great teachers, great school really care about teaching students and making the atmosphere one where they are safe. I think this is an exceptional school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Harmony Science Academy has given my daughter the best in education, compared to all the other schools she has been to in the past. They take pride in teaching the students and taking care of their safety while in school. The teachers are fantastic. they even let us parents know what is going on with our child. They seemed to really care. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

They are educational based and are more concerned about students understanding what they need to achieve to get into college. They also offer dual credit classes so that way I will have college credit when I graduate.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2008

I love this school! The people there rock.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2008

Harmony is the only school that feels like a private school. It has great highly qualified teachers whom care,(which is why it is an examplirary school), and the discipline there is outstanding. (Do not send your child there if they have disciplinary problems!) We take pride in our school with well-behaved kids, all of whom are eager in working as hard as possible to obtain a high education. There are so many kids from many different interesting backgrounds and different cultures that are great models. For all these reasons and much more, is why I drive my child to school all the way from Boerne area...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2008

My daughter has been with Harmony since it opened it's doors. I must admit I was a little concerned . The first few weeks were chaos, but soon it became clear there was one objective; to challenge our children. At Harmony, the limits seem endless. I have no doubt that she will be will be well prepared for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2008

This is a wonderful and unique school, I am a parent who was involved in many school activities The teachers are highly qualified prepared and the leadership is tremendly fabulous I highly recommend this school to all parents and I encourage them to get involved next year Thank you, HSASA
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2007

Harmony is exceptional! I have never been a part of such a unique, involved, and caring school. The online component allows me to be completly aware of my daughter's day and the teachers are the best around. Harmony actually has home visits where the teachers visit the students home. That's above any standard I have ever seen. The webmaster is exceptional and the communication is top of the line. I am so pleased with the afterschool clubs, academics, and attitude of Harmony. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

Harmony is a small school with a low teacher to child ratio. The difference is day and night between public school and Harmony. Teachers go above and beyond to help students. The classes are challenging and will prepare my children for college. Our students will definately have an advantage over others starting with an emphasis on science and math at an early age. Courses include robotics and digital graphics. Physics and chemistry is the normal first year science course for 9th graders. They have several language selections to choose from and the school takes them on an international trip every year. Teachers are dedicated, accesible, and even do home visits. The best decision I ever made was to put my two children in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

The reason I chose Harmony is its challenging and supportive environment. We encourage students to participate in various competitions and activities. They learn how to deal with a science fair at the 3rd grade. They try, find, and enjoy. Our staff and parents are like a family. Still, not with every parent. But I think that is a good ratio. Although our administration pushes us to do our best, I like them. They even helped me when I had some personal problems. That is one of the few schools a teacher can work without a doubt.
—Submitted by a teacher


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

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
100%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female92%
Male72%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students67%
Female73%
Male60%
Black or African American60%
Asian83%
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented63%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female73%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female77%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female75%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female88%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, 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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 48%
White 18% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 49%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 67%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 8%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8505 Lakeside Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78245
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Phone: (210) 674-7788

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