East Central ISD School District
School District · San Antonio, Texas
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
15
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
15
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating East Central ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Central ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Crest EL
San Antonio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salado EL
San Antonio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tradition EL
St. Hedwig · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#876 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,989
$1,979 vs Texas median
District size
11,176 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
East Central ISD ranks #876 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. East Central ISD's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Crest EL (7.8/10), Salado EL (7.2/10), and Tradition EL (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Central ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Central ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Central ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Crest EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Salado EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Tradition EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | East Central Cast Lead H S | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Highland Forest EL | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Central Heritage Middle | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | East Central H S | 3.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bexar County Lrn Ctr | 3.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Legacy Middle | 2.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Harmony EL | 2.5 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Central ISD
East Central ISD is a San Antonio, Texas school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 11,176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $10,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, East Central ISD has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Crest EL, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, East Central ISD students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in East Central ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Central ISD with test data.
Schools in East Central ISD
15 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Antonio
- Total Enrollment
- 11,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 647
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Central ISD?
East Central ISD has 15 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Central ISD?
The average composite rating for East Central ISD is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Central ISD?
East Central ISD spends $10,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Central ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Central ISD is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Central ISD?
Oak Crest EL is the highest-rated school in East Central ISD with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in East Central ISD?
Across schools in East Central ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Central ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
East Central ISD has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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