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#6569 of 8,552 schools in TX

Beacon Hill Academy

Elementary School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A San Antonio ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

1411 W ASHBY PL, San Antonio, TX 78201

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,971
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Beacon Hill Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beacon Hill Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,129

Median home value

$187,400

Median rent

$1,033/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

23.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nelson Early Childhood CampusEnrollment path unverified4.7PK0.8 mi162Compare →
Woodlawn AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–80.8 mi536Compare →
Agnes Cotton AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–80.9 mi515Compare →
Great Hearts Monte VistaCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–51.0 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#39 of 94
District spending per student
$13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beacon Hill Academy is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beacon Hill Academy

Beacon Hill Academy is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,569 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beacon Hill Academy

What grades does Beacon Hill Academy serve?

Beacon Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Beacon Hill Academy?

Beacon Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beacon Hill Academy rank in TX?

Beacon Hill Academy ranks #6,569 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Beacon Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Beacon Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beacon Hill Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Hill Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beacon Hill Academy a charter school?

No, Beacon Hill Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beacon Hill Academy a Title I school?

No, Beacon Hill Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Hill Academy?

96.0% of students at Beacon Hill Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
Area population (ZIP 78201)
43,426
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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