San Antonio ISD School District
School District · San Antonio, Texas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
97
60 elem, 11 mid, 19 high
Enrollment
44,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
97
60 elem, 11 mid, 19 high
Enrollment
44,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#760 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,971
+$1,003 vs Texas median
District size
44,670 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
San Antonio ISD ranks #760 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. San Antonio ISD's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 87 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mark Twain Dual Language Academy (9.0/10), Irving Dual Language Academy (8.8/10), and Franklin EL (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.5 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 San Antonio ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Antonio ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Antonio ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (87 of 97). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Twain Dual Language Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Irving Dual Language Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Franklin EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Mission Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hillcrest EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Travis Early College H S | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Cast Tech H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Steele Montessori EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Neal EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Advanced Learning Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 97 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Antonio ISD
San Antonio ISD serves 44,670 students across 98 schools in San Antonio, Texas. With 94 of those schools carrying a published ranking, parents have broad data to work with when comparing options. The district's average school score sits at 5.2 out of 10 — a useful baseline as you evaluate individual campuses against that midpoint.
The clearest standout is CAST Med High School, rated 8.8 out of 10 — the district's top performer and well above the district average. It is followed by Jefferson High School at 8.3 and CAST Tech High School at 7.3, giving families of high schoolers three above-average options to consider. Both CAST campuses run career and technical themes, with CAST Med focused on health sciences and CAST Tech oriented toward technology and engineering pathways. That concentration of specialized high schools is a defining feature of what San Antonio ISD offers at the secondary level.
On the elementary side, Robert B. Green Elementary leads at 7.6 out of 10, with Herff Elementary close behind at 7.5. Both score meaningfully above the district's 5.2 average, which puts them in the upper tier of the district's elementary options. Parents zoned to those campuses — or willing to explore enrollment flexibility — are looking at schools that outperform the majority of the district's 98 schools.
For parents comparing districts in the San Antonio metro, the key numbers to hold onto are these: a 44,670-student enrollment, a district average of 5.2, and a top school score of 8.8. The spread between average and top performers is wide, which means school selection within the district matters significantly. Families should prioritize identifying which specific campus their address feeds into and compare that school's individual rating against both the district average and the top-rated schools listed here. San Antonio ISD's size means meaningful variation exists across campuses — the data supports looking closely rather than evaluating the district as a single unit.
District Map
Schools in San Antonio ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Antonio ISD with test data.
Schools in San Antonio ISD
97 schoolsElementary Schools60
Middle Schools11
High Schools19
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Antonio
- Total Enrollment
- 44,670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,011
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Antonio ISD?
San Antonio ISD has 97 schools in total — 60 elementary, 11 middle, and 19 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Antonio ISD?
The average composite rating for San Antonio ISD is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in San Antonio ISD?
San Antonio ISD's district-level spending was $13,971 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Antonio ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Antonio ISD is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Antonio ISD?
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is the highest-rated school in San Antonio ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in San Antonio ISD?
Across schools in San Antonio ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Antonio ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
San Antonio ISD has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 97 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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