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San Antonio School for Inquiry & Creativity

Charter | K-12 | 298 students

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Posted February 21, 2013

Quit complaining and take your kids elsewhere then!!! My kids love the school and have been able to express themselves freely. (Regarding Dec 20 post)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2012

So much wasted potential. I have given this school a good long time but it has become apparent that they just cannot be taken seriously as a quality school. Their premise is great but it isn't put into practice. No PE, promises of new programs that never happen, and underpaid and stressed out faculty leading to horrible teacher turnover. It's great to have no uniforms, kids can have purple hair, but my teenaged child is begging to go somewhere where there is an academic challenge! Not good for gifted or special ed (we have both) as teaching is to the test and individual learning styles are ignored. An abundance of thuggy types that were kicked out of other schools. Good place to go for pregnant teens or those who have nowhere else to go, but if your child is especially bright they will be bored here and if they have any special education needs they will not receive adequate accommodations. You'll be dealing with the upheaval of a special ed kid getting a new teacher 2 or 3 times a year! Horrible communication too, never know what is going on at school until the kids say something directly. The good teachers move on to better pay and respect, only a few good ones remain.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2011

This school is amazing! I was having a hard time at my old school i was pregnant and every teacher at my school would judge me n said i wasnt going to graduate . Kids would look at me and talk about me so i decided to move to this school. Here i found the love and support from everyone especially teacher. They understood my situation and did everything posible for me to get my education on track. what ever question i had about my work they had the time to sit there with you and teach it to you untill you would understand. In about 3 months i went from a junior to a senior and was ready to graduate. I thank this school for giving me the opportunity to graduate and be able to give my son a better life. Thank you


Posted May 3, 2011

i GRADUATED FROM SASIC IN 2006 THE MEMORIES I CREATED THERE IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I WAS THERE ARE PRICELESS. THE FACULTY THERE REALLY CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS AND GET INVOLVED MORE THAN ANY SCHOOL I HAD ATTENDED. IT IS THE BEST SCHOOL BY FAR. THE ACADEMICS, THE TEACHERS, THE SURROUNDINGS, HARD TO IMAGINE THAT TEACHERS COULD CARE SO MUCH ABOUT A STUDENT'S EDUCATION. I NOT ONLY ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL I WORKED THERE FOR A YEAR AFTERWARDS, AND LET ME TELL YOU THE EXPERIENCE I GAINED WHILE EMPLOYED THERE WAS MORE THAN I COULD EVER HOPE FOR. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE ANY DAY.


Posted April 4, 2011

SASIC has blossomed over the years. I recommend that you always try SASIC first. If it doesn't fit you, you'll know it pretty quickly. No uniforms - if this is important to your child, SASIC is the answer. Individuality and expression are subtly encouraged in all classes. Behavior problems are quickly expelled so if you have problems with fights, don't even put yourself through it. Awesome special needs department guys will personally tutor your child. (not wheelchair friendly, but GREAT with LD and ADHD kids)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

This school has the right focus. Make education enjoyable and challenging. My daughter is learning for the first time in 8 years. I wish we had enrolled her earlier. She got commended on all of her TAKS tests this year. At her previous public school she would barley pass.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2010

I think you are doing an excelllllent job.I really appreciate all your hard work and dedication.I couldn't ask for a better school to help us out .In our time of need.You make me proud.Thanks SASIC.From the Arispe family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

All three of my children started this year and they love it. I am so glad my 13 year old son is doing well, and loves school better now that he is there. I was very worried at first, but they told me they can't miss school for any reason at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2009

What so great.... They allow kids to be kids and fun interactive learning, love it.... Great school


Posted February 27, 2009

This school was amazing! the teachers were great, friendly, and caring. My parents agreed as well. I learned to play the drums and very well at age 13, and already study math at a college level. They take the time to explain everything and make it fun for me to want to learn! mrs. Parker is a wonderful teacher, maybe if the best i've had. Sure, some parents see kids with different behavior and clothing, they're just trying to be part of the new 'cool' around there. They seemed so 'horrible' when i first saw everyone, but they are all very good people.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2008

I attended S.A.S.I.C for about a year . Up untill I went there I thought of school as a joke. They taught me not only to be myself but to always do my best in any and everything I do. The staff is incredible its like they care.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2008

SASIC is a wonderful school. My daughter attends the middle school and she actually loves to go to school. She has learned so many things out of the 'norm' as well as the state required work. There is a lot of art going on. The teachers are wonderful and the administration seems to be doing a great job. If you want a memorable education for your child - this is the place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

My son was totally transformed for the better at the San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity. Teachers care about the students and the superintendent is the greatest. I highly recommend this inovative school. I never thought my son would say he wanted to go to college, now he is already registered. I am so proud.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

It is the best school you could ever imagine! I've been in this school because of an exchange program and I really enjoyed it.[Germany]
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 5, 2007

this school is so great. they truely showed me how a school should really be, great and understanding teachers, fun actives, and laid back atmosphere...i was slipping thro the cracks of my reagular school and no one cared...but i am an A & B student now and i have been gettin the best scores on my TAKS then i have ever gottin if your child is normal and can thrive in a dull school then keep them there but if he/she is different in anyway sasic will be beacon of light
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 20, 2007

My child attends the Sasic Middle School. I have never in my life met a more caring teacher than the English teacher that my son had this year. The principal leadership is evident in that her teachers are allowed freedom to teach in a way that reaches the kids at this school. Parent involvement is there for the taking. They love it when parents come to help out. I would recommend this school to anyone that wanted their child to have an uplifting experience in school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2007

Sasic is a wonderful school. A parent [to] like this school [must] understand the concept of freedom of choice, creativity in learning, and the use of an inquiry mind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2007

If you want discipline and PTA meetings, go to a public school. If you want an environment conducive to inquiry and creativity, come to SASIC. They give the students the freedom to make choices concerning their academic careers. They guide them to make the 'right' ones. There are a lot of things that may seem unusual and unconventional to the narrow minded, but seem to work well for this unique population of students. Parents initiate contact.they are listening! Go by the school sometime and see what a warm reception you will receive. SASIC is not for everyone, but if your public school isn't working, give SASIC a shot. Different is not wrong.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 19, 2007

no curriculums no disicipline too much free time not enough class time there are no extracurricular activities for the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2007

Total lack of education lots of complaints by parents and nothing is done The teachers have no control over their students There is absolutely no disicipline parents are never informed about the students behavior or academic progress
—Submitted by a staff


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
30%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
10%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

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 73% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

21 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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
27%
Social Studies

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students65%
Female54%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female67%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%
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 Students59%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Femalen/a
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female100%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
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 Students87%
Female82%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female70%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education86%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female56%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education83%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant60%
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 Students89%
Female100%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female83%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education80%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%
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 Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students94%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
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 Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

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

Science

All Students67%
Female45%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 disadvantagedn/a
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

Math

All Students62%
Female40%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female83%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students94%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female55%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female36%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
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 "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

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 82% 48%
White 11% 34%
Black 7% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 50%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 0%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4616 San Pedro Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78212
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