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#8450 of 8,552 schools in TX
Briscoe EL
Elementary School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A San Antonio ISD charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 S FLORES ST, San Antonio, TX 78204
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briscoe EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Briscoe EL 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$54,667
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Esperanza PriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Knox Early Childhood CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 0.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Bonham AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Collins Garden ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #84 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
Briscoe EL is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briscoe EL
Briscoe EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,450 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briscoe EL
What grades does Briscoe EL serve?
Briscoe EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Briscoe EL?
Briscoe EL has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briscoe EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Briscoe EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briscoe EL rank in TX?
Briscoe EL ranks #8,450 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Briscoe EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Briscoe EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Briscoe EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briscoe EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Briscoe EL a charter school?
Yes, Briscoe EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Briscoe EL a Title I school?
No, Briscoe EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briscoe EL?
91.1% of students at Briscoe EL 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (210) 228-3305
- Area population (ZIP 78204)
- 11,944
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 78204; 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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