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6.2avg / 10

Southwest ISD School District

School District · San Antonio, Texas

Students: 14,202
Teachers (FTE): 958

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

19

11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

14,202

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#544 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

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 #544 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Southwest ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Big Country EL (8.8/10), Cast Stem H S (8.3/10), and Elm Creek EL (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Hidden Cove Steam Academy

Rates 7.9/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Cast Stem H S

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.

#SchoolRating
1Big Country EL8.8 / 10
2Cast Stem H S8.3 / 10
3Elm Creek EL8.1 / 10
4Hidden Cove Steam Academy7.9 / 10
5Francis R Scobee Middle7.4 / 10
6Ronald E Mcnair Middle7.2 / 10
7Indian Creek EL7.0 / 10
8Southwest EL6.8 / 10
9Bob Hope EL6.4 / 10
10Sun Valley EL6.0 / 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. District-level spending was $13,119 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Southwest ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Big Country EL, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Southwest ISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.

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

Math Proficiency51.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest ISD with test data.

District Details

State
Texas
City
San Antonio
Total Enrollment
14,202
Teachers (FTE)
958
District spending per student
$13,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.2/10. 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 Southwest ISD?

Southwest ISD's district-level spending was $13,119 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 Southwest ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest ISD is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southwest ISD?

Big Country EL is the highest-rated school in Southwest ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Southwest ISD?

Across schools in Southwest ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. 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 6.2/10 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
51.2%
ELA Proficiency
55.0%

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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