South San Antonio ISD School District
School District · San Antonio, Texas
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating South San Antonio ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South San Antonio 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.
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
San Antonio · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dwight Middle
San Antonio · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South San Antonio H S
San Antonio · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#881 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,023
+$55 vs Texas median
District size
7,429 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
South San Antonio ISD ranks #881 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. South San Antonio ISD's schools with real test data average 3.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are South San Antonio H S - West Campus (5.2/10), Dwight Middle (4.8/10), and South San Antonio H S (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 4.8/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 South San Antonio ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South San Antonio ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South San Antonio ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South San Antonio H S - West Campus | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Dwight Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | South San Antonio H S | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert C Zamora Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Five Palms EL | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Hutchins EL | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Roy Benavidez EL | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Alan B Shepard Middle | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Price EL | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Neil Armstrong EL | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South San Antonio ISD
South San Antonio ISD is a San Antonio, Texas school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,429 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,023 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.8/10, South San Antonio ISD has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is South San Antonio H S - West Campus, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, South San Antonio ISD students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South San Antonio ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South San Antonio ISD with test data.
Schools in South San Antonio ISD
15 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Antonio
- Total Enrollment
- 7,429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 505
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South San Antonio ISD?
South San Antonio ISD has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South San Antonio ISD?
The average composite rating for South San Antonio ISD is 3.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South San Antonio ISD?
South San Antonio ISD spends $13,023 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South San Antonio ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in South San Antonio ISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in South San Antonio ISD?
South San Antonio H S - West Campus is the highest-rated school in South San Antonio ISD with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in South San Antonio ISD?
Across schools in South San Antonio ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South San Antonio ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
South San Antonio ISD has an average school rating of 3.8/10 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
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
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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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