Summary:
The 78240 zip code area of San Antonio, Texas is home to 10 diverse schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, operated by various districts such as Northside Independent School District (ISD), Great Hearts Texas, and Somerset Academies of Texas.
Among the standout schools in the area are Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, a top-ranked public charter elementary school, and Great Hearts Forest Heights, a high-performing public charter alternative school. These schools excel in student performance, with over 75% of students proficient or better in reading and math on the STAAR assessments. In contrast, some of the Northside ISD elementary schools struggle, with less than 25% of students proficient in reading and math.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the schools. Schools with higher percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as the Northside ISD elementary schools, tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, the public charter schools generally outperform the traditional public schools in the area, despite serving similar student populations. These findings highlight the complex interplay of school type, student demographics, and socioeconomic status in shaping educational outcomes within the 78240 zip code.
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