Very Good
#2301 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 27% in state
Heritage Academy of Windcrest
Elementary School · Heritage Academy · Windcrest, TX
A charter elementary school in Windcrest, TX where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8750 FOURWINDS DR, Windcrest, TX 78239
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Academy of Windcrest score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Academy of Windcrest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High11,550/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windcrest), 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
$71,455
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$1,401/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Rose JourneyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Windcrest ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Walzem ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Clear Spring ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 337 | 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.
Heritage Academy
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Heritage Academy of Windcrest is listed in HERITAGE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Academy of Windcrest
Heritage Academy of Windcrest is a public elementary school in Windcrest, TX, part of Heritage Academy, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,301 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
What's said publicly about Heritage Academy of Windcrest
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Academy of Windcrest
What grades does Heritage Academy of Windcrest serve?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Windcrest is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Academy of Windcrest rank in TX?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest ranks #2,301 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Heritage Academy of Windcrest's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy of Windcrest has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Heritage Academy of Windcrest a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Academy of Windcrest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Academy of Windcrest a Title I school?
No, Heritage Academy of Windcrest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
99.1% of students at Heritage Academy of Windcrest 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (210) 354-7753
- Area population (ZIP 78239)
- 29,855
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 78239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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