Southwest ISD School District
School District · San Antonio, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Southwest ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southwest 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.
Kriewald Road School of the Arts
San Antonio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sun Valley EL
San Antonio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sky Harbour EL
San Antonio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#606 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,119
+$151 vs Texas median
District size
14,202 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Southwest ISD ranks #606 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Southwest ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kriewald Road School of the Arts (7.9/10), Sun Valley EL (7.6/10), and Sky Harbour EL (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Southwest ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southwest ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwest ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kriewald Road School of the Arts | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sun Valley EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Sky Harbour EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Southwest EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Cast Stem H S | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Big Country EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Ronald E Mcnair Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Elm Creek EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Spicewood Park EL | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Medio Creek EL | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwest ISD
Southwest ISD is a San Antonio, Texas school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 14,202 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $13,119 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Southwest ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kriewald Road School of the Arts, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest ISD students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southwest ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest ISD with test data.
Schools in Southwest ISD
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Antonio
- Total Enrollment
- 14,202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 958
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest ISD?
Southwest ISD has 19 schools in total — 11 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 Southwest ISD?
The average composite rating for Southwest 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 per-pupil spending in Southwest ISD?
Southwest ISD spends $13,119 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest ISD is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest ISD?
Kriewald Road School of the Arts is the highest-rated school in Southwest ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest ISD?
Across schools in Southwest ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Southwest ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 19 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
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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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