Southside ISD School District
School District · San Antonio, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#650 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,928
+$960 vs Texas median
District size
6,033 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Southside ISD ranks #650 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Southside ISD's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Julian C Gallardo EL (7.7/10), Heritage EL (7.3/10), and Freedom EL (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southside ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southside ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian C Gallardo EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Heritage EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Freedom EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Julius L Matthey Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | W M Pearce Pri | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Losoya Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Southside H S | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southside ISD
Southside ISD is a San Antonio, Texas school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $13,928 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Southside ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Julian C Gallardo EL, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Southside ISD students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southside ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southside ISD with test data.
Schools in Southside ISD
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Antonio
- Total Enrollment
- 6,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 390
- District spending per student
- $13,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southside ISD?
Southside ISD has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southside ISD?
The average composite rating for Southside ISD is 5.9/10. 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 Southside ISD?
Southside ISD's district-level spending was $13,928 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 Southside ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southside ISD is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southside ISD?
Julian C Gallardo EL is the highest-rated school in Southside ISD with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Southside ISD?
Across schools in Southside ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southside ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Southside ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
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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- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
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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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