Summary:
The 78023 zip code area of San Antonio, Texas is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Northside Independent School District (ISD) except for Great Hearts Invictus, a public charter school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Beard Elementary and Helotes Elementary ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas and O'Connor High School consistently ranking in the top 250 high schools.
The student populations at these schools are diverse, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group (45-67%), followed by White students (27-42%). Test scores vary widely, with Beard, Helotes, and O'Connor showing strong proficiency rates, while Kuentz Elementary and Los Reyes Elementary have more mixed results. Interestingly, the charter school Great Hearts Invictus often outperforms the Northside ISD average on test scores, despite having a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students.
Spending per student ranges from $8,026 at O'Connor High to $10,815 at Helotes Elementary, with most elementary schools falling in the $8,800-$9,900 range. Student-teacher ratios vary from 12.7 at Los Reyes to 17.5 at O'Connor High, with most elementary schools in the 13-16 range. These metrics suggest that factors beyond just funding and class size, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and curriculum, may be driving the differences in academic performance across the schools in this area.
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