Summary:
The 78208 zip code area in San Antonio, Texas is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) and the North East Independent School District (NEISD). While the schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, they generally perform below district and state averages on standardized tests, with Pershing Elementary and Jja high school having particularly low proficiency rates.
The high poverty levels at these schools, as evidenced by their free/reduced lunch rates of 96.04% at Pershing Elementary and 100% at Jja high school, suggest that students in this area may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to their academic struggles. Additionally, the lack of racial/ethnic diversity in the student populations, with Pershing Elementary being 84.49% Hispanic and Jja high school being 100% Hispanic, may limit the exposure of students to diverse perspectives and experiences.
Despite the higher spending per student at Pershing Elementary ($12,505) compared to North East J J A E P ($10,238), the additional funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. This suggests that the underlying issues facing these schools, such as poverty and lack of diversity, may require more comprehensive solutions beyond just increased funding to address the educational challenges in the 78208 zip code area.
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