Promesa Academy Charter School

Summary:

Promesa Academy Charter School is an elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 313 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population and consistently low academic performance compared to state and local averages.

Promesa Academy's student population is 78.59% Hispanic, which is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Sarah S King Elementary, De Zavala Elementary, and Carvajal Elementary, which have Hispanic student populations ranging from 92.88% to 98.58%. Academically, Promesa Academy's performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.75% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%, and only 13.51% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 48.96%. The school's performance is particularly low for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 4496 out of 4521 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.

Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and comparable spending per student to the nearby schools, Promesa Academy's academic performance lags behind its counterparts. The school's challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population, which is predominantly Hispanic and from low-income families. The school's performance within the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), as well as its ranking within the state, indicate that significant improvements are needed to ensure students at Promesa Academy receive the quality education they deserve.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

603 Merida
San Antonio, TX 78207

(210) 560-3575

District: Promesa Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
4463^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,661

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.6%

White:

13.4%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Promesa Academy Charter School ranks worse than 95.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.6%), White (13.4%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Promesa Academy Charter School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Promesa Academy Charter School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Promesa Academy Charter School is $12,661.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Promesa Academy Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Promesa Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Promesa Academy Charter School 948^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Promesa Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.83	4521^st	4647	2.7%
2024	11.19	4463^rd	4675	4.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.13	3530^th	4086	13.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.65	4496^th	4521	0.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.17	4306^th	4588	6.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.70	4501^st	4585	1.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.41	4384^th	4401	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Promesa Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	14	11	0	166	3	2	196
2022	29	10	7	209	3	4	262
2023	42	18	4	246	0	3	313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Promesa Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	196	15.0	13.0	87.2
2022	262	27.0	9.6	80.9
2023	313	31.1	10.0	68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Promesa Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	196	15.0	13.0	87.2
2022	262	27.0	9.6	80.9
2023	313	31.1	10.0	68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Promesa Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,390 (26.8%)	$9,270 (73.2%)	$12,661

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Promesa Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Promesa Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	603 Merida	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	Promesa Academy Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 560-3575	313	31	10.0	68.7%	42 (13.4%)	18 (5.8%)	246 (78.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.2	4463^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	4.5%		7.8	4521^st of 4647 public elementary schools	2.7%	58								23.8	29.0	34.2	19.0	13.2	13.5	2.6	$12,661	$3,390	$9,270
Storm Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	435 Brady Blvd	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-8005	315	22	14.3	99.7%	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.5%)	298 (94.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	4675^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.0%		3.1	4635^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.3%	40								10.0	4.4	11.4	0.0	0.0	2.9	0.0	$16,103	$3,734	$12,369
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 S Navidad St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7940	323	20	16.5	96.6%	7 (2.2%)	7 (2.2%)	300 (92.9%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.5	4012^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.2%		14.2	4312^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.2%	300								35.9	25.0	43.9	20.5	25.0	25.6	12.2	$12,775	$2,241	$10,533
Sarah S King Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ceralvo St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7990	564	37	15.3	97.9%	8 (1.4%)	20 (3.5%)	477 (84.6%)	47 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	9.1	4528^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.1%		8.9	4494^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.3%	34	33.3	57.1	46.7	44.4	42.9	28.6	0.0	12.5	32.3	20.6	9.2	26.2	10.1	2.6	$12,701	$3,109	$9,593
De Zavala Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2311 San Luis St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7975	418	32	13.1	97.8%	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	407 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10.9	4474^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.3%		19.4	4047^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.9%	427	6.7	62.5	8.3	14.3	12.5	22.2	0.0	21.4	31.0	32.5	17.9	17.1	18.6	0.0	$13,597	$3,875	$9,722
Carvajal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Arizona St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7970	406	26	15.3	98.3%	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	389 (95.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5.1	4644^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.9	4609^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.8%	35	0.0			0.0				4.6	24.1	15.4	2.3	16.7	7.7	0.0	$14,056	$4,996	$9,060
Collins Garden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	167 Harriman Pl	San Antonio	78204	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-3310	426	26	16.1	95.3%	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	414 (97.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16.6	4207^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.0%		27.7	3529^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.1%	678	6.7	45.0	11.1	13.3	38.1	0.0	0.0	25.0	35.6	37.7	10.7	28.9	29.6	5.2	$10,935	$2,102	$8,834
J T Brackenridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1214 Guadalupe St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7950	525	34	15.6	98.5%	9 (1.7%)	19 (3.6%)	489 (93.1%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.8	4392^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	6.1%		7.6	4527^th of 4647 public elementary schools	2.6%	135				0.0				22.1	30.6	23.0	14.9	32.9	14.8	3.2	$12,559	$3,386	$9,173
Jt Brackenridge Daep	Public	4-5	1214 Guadalupe	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 978-7950	4	0	8.1		0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
KIPP Esperanza Pri	Public, Charter	K-4	239 Stark St	San Antonio	78204	Bexar County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 888-6601	533	40	13.4	84.6%	14 (2.6%)	36 (6.8%)	471 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	12.1	4430^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.7	4447^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.3%	17								20.2	27.3		18.6	22.5			$10,149	$1,156	$8,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Promesa Academy Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Promesa Academy Charter School?

Students at Promesa Academy Charter School are 79% Hispanic, 13% White, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

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Is Promesa Academy Charter School a good school?

Promesa Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Promesa Academy Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Promesa Academy Charter School.

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