Below Average
#7258 of 8,552 schools in TX
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
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.
1950 RIGSBY AVE, San Antonio, TX 78210
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Democracy Prep at Stewart 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$51,990
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$1,119/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Dorie Miller ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Carroll Early Childhood CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| M L King AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 193 | Compare → |
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
- #52 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
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,258 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
What grades does Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy serve?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy rank in TX?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy ranks #7,258 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy a charter school?
Yes, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy a Title I school?
No, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
96.3% of students at Democracy Prep at Stewart 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (210) 438-6875
- Area population (ZIP 78210)
- 34,740
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 78210; 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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