Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls is a public charter elementary school serving 229 students in grades K-7 in the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (97.82%) and has consistently received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools.
Academically, Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls struggles significantly compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics were much lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade Reading, the school's proficiency rate was 28.13% compared to the state average of 48.85% and the district average of 24.64%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.
When comparing Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls to nearby schools, the academic performance gap is quite significant. For instance, Alonso S Perales Elementary, less than a mile away, outperformed Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls in STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (90.83%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, suggesting the school may be facing additional challenges in supporting its student population.
Students who attend Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls usually go on to attend:Middle : Brentwood MiddleMiddle : E T Wrenn MiddleMiddle : Gus Garcia MiddleHigh : John F Kennedy High SchoolHigh : Memorial High SchoolHigh : Steam At The Fine Arts Academy
In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls.
Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)
Students at Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls are 98% Hispanic.
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Texas elementary schools.