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Cameron Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 282 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cameron Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 58.16% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 11.35% to 38.29% African American students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.03% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide. Cameron Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,160 and 4,416 out of around 4,600 schools over the past several years. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Cameron Elementary ($16,117 in 2020-2021) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $12,505 to $22,140 per student, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below state and district averages. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning. While the nearby schools in the SAISD district, such as Pershing Elementary, M L King Academy, and Ft Sam Houston Elementary, generally perform better than Cameron Elementary, they still struggle with low academic achievement compared to state averages, suggesting that the challenges facing Cameron Elementary may be symptomatic of broader issues within the SAISD district.
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