Spicewood Park Elementary

Summary:

Spicewood Park Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 593 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Southwest Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 669 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Spicewood Park Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 88% Hispanic and over 90% economically disadvantaged. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students. Interestingly, the school performs relatively well for its African American students, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Sky Harbour Elementary and Hidden Cove Steam Academy, Spicewood Park Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores and lower SchoolDigger rankings. The school's higher spending per student of $11,758 in the 2020-2021 school year has not translated into better outcomes, indicating a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11303 Tilson
       San Antonio, TX  78224


(210) 622-4999

District: Southwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3757th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,758 Help


Students who attend Spicewood Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ronald E McNair Middle
High:    Southwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.6%
African American:
5.7%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Compare Details Spicewood Park Elementary ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.6%), African American (5.7%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spicewood Park Elementary is 18.2, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spicewood Park Elementary is $11,758. 5 elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spicewood Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spicewood Park Elementary 3757th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Spicewood Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southwest Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Independent School District (Isd) 669th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spicewood Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 20.64 3830th 4206 8.9%
2013 7.01 4146th 4221 1.8%
2014 15.24 3971st 4260 6.8%
2015 23.41 3634th 4320 15.9%
2016 33.57 3131st 4286 26.9%
2017 35.03 2843rd 4329 34.3%
2018 27.37 3352nd 4359 23.1%
2019 16.77 4070th 4479 9.1%
2021 18.71 3967th 4578 13.3%
2022 20.67 3905th 4581 14.8%
2023 21.04 3938th 4647 15.3%
2024 24.88 3757th 4675 19.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 2184th 3226 32.3%
2021 74.81 477th 3446 86.2%
2023 33.53 2602nd 3556 26.8%
2024 19.95 3266th 3638 10.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.63 2948th 3558 17.1%
2019 24.88 3197th 3684 13.2%
2021 37.50 2220th 3799 41.6%
2022 21.99 3571st 3952 9.6%
2023 38.21 2439th 4086 40.3%
2024 56.38 1473rd 4261 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 2879th 4264 32.5%
2019 23.29 3834th 4309 11.0%
2021 24.48 3760th 4451 15.5%
2022 26.26 3725th 4477 16.8%
2023 31.28 3447th 4521 23.8%
2024 43.70 2632nd 4560 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 3390th 4306 21.3%
2019 23.25 3707th 4348 14.7%
2021 20.50 3850th 4499 14.4%
2022 23.80 3812th 4561 16.4%
2023 20.15 4015th 4588 12.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.37 2662nd 3106 14.3%
2019 28.62 2733rd 3184 14.2%
2023 39.92 2256th 2980 24.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.75 2902nd 4240 31.6%
2019 19.16 4028th 4295 6.2%
2021 30.93 3290th 4331 24.0%
2022 33.57 3264th 4461 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 3359th 4319 22.2%
2019 13.04 4158th 4357 4.6%
2021 19.58 3901st 4498 13.3%
2022 19.79 4005th 4563 12.2%
2023 24.09 3766th 4585 17.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.67 2461st 2483 0.9%
2019 21.82 2250th 2515 10.5%
2023 67.34 560th 2443 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 2974th 4168 28.6%
2019 19.79 3837th 4188 8.4%
2021 21.31 3818th 4329 11.8%
2022 23.59 3779th 4376 13.6%
2023 25.39 3643rd 4401 17.2%
2024 35.20 3083rd 4431 30.4%
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Rank History for White students at Spicewood Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.65 2956th 3082 4.1%
2024 44.88 1818th 3078 40.9%
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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.

Spicewood Park Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Spicewood Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 16 2 0 312 0 0 0 0 330
2013 28 15 1 471 0 0 2 0 517
2014 25 19 1 515 1 0 1 0 562
2015 25 6 0 481 0 0 3 0 515
2016 40 12 0 547 0 0 3 0 602
2017 20 8 4 561 0 0 3 0 596
2018 21 22 3 588 1 0 2 0 637
2019 18 17 4 445 0 0 0 0 484
2020 17 23 4 486 0 0 0 0 530
2021 16 33 4 425 0 0 0 0 478
2022 21 33 4 466 0 0 0 0 524
2023 28 25 9 524 1 1 5 0 593
2024 27 42 15 650 0 0 8 0 742

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 Spicewood Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 330 25.0 13.2 86.4
2013 517 32.8 15.7 86.7
2014 562 38.3 14.6 88.3
2015 515 39.0 13.2 86.4
2016 602 40.0 15.0 87.9
2017 596 40.0 14.9 94.8
2018 637 40.8 15.6 95
2019 484 33.0 14.6 96.9
2020 530 34.4 15.3 95.8
2021 478 34.7 13.7 92.1
2022 524 36.6 14.3 92.9
2023 593 42.2 14.0 93.3
2024 742 40.5 18.2 92.2

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 Spicewood Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 330 25.0 13.2 86.4
2013 517 32.8 15.7 86.7
2014 562 38.3 14.6 88.3
2015 515 39.0 13.2 86.4
2016 602 40.0 15.0 87.9
2017 596 40.0 14.9 94.8
2018 637 40.8 15.6 95
2019 484 33.0 14.6 96.9
2020 530 34.4 15.3 95.8
2021 478 34.7 13.7 92.1
2022 524 36.6 14.3 92.9
2023 593 42.2 14.0 93.3
2024 742 40.5 18.2 92.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spicewood Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,584 (15.4%) $8,715 (84.6%) $10,299
2020 $1,201 (11.9%) $8,922 (88.1%) $10,123
2021 $1,803 (15.3%) $9,956 (84.7%) $11,758

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spicewood Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4070th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3938th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Spicewood Park Elementary)2429
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))3543
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spicewood Park Elementary)2728
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Spicewood Park Elementary)2231
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spicewood Park Elementary)3636
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Spicewood Park Elementary)2335
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4152
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spicewood Park Elementary)3930
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Spicewood Park Elementary)2316
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4024
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484593
 22.5%
African American1725
 47.1%
American Indian01
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic445524
 17.8%
Pacific Islander01
White1828
 55.6%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%93.3%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spicewood Park Elementary

Spicewood Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Spicewood Park Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Spicewood Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald E McNair Middle
High : Southwest High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 742 students attended Spicewood Park Elementary.


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