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#5249 of 8,552 schools in TX
Freedom EL
Elementary School · Southside ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Southside ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1460 MARTINEZ LOYOSA RD, San Antonio, TX 78221
- Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom EL score 44% proficient, which is above 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freedom 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$63,114
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| W M Pearce PriEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 3.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Julian C Gallardo ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 1–5 | Not available | 589 | 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.
Southside ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom EL is listed in SOUTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom EL
Freedom EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of Southside ISD, serving approximately 570 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,249 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom EL
What grades does Freedom EL serve?
Freedom EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Freedom EL?
Freedom EL has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom EL rank in TX?
Freedom EL ranks #5,249 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Freedom EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Freedom EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Freedom EL a charter school?
No, Freedom EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom EL a Title I school?
No, Freedom EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom EL?
95.3% of students at Freedom 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (210) 882-1603
- Area population (ZIP 78221)
- 41,580
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 78221; 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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