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#8198 of 8,552 schools in TX

Passmore EL

Elementary School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX

A Northside ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

570 PINN RD, San Antonio, TX 78227

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$10,632
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Passmore EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Passmore 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$48,049

Median home value

$151,300

Median rent

$1,112/mo

College educated

9.5%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78227; 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
Jubilee WestwoodCharter · enrollment unverified6.4PK–50.2 mi272Compare →
Cable ELEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–51.1 mi413Compare →
Hull ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.3 mi433Compare →
Meadow Village ELEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.4 mi378Compare →

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.

Northside ISD

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#106 of 122
District spending per student
$10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Passmore EL is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Passmore EL

Passmore EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,198 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Passmore EL

What grades does Passmore EL serve?

Passmore EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Passmore EL?

Passmore EL has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Passmore EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Passmore EL is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Passmore EL rank in TX?

Passmore EL ranks #8,198 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Passmore EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Passmore EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Passmore EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Passmore EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Passmore EL a charter school?

No, Passmore EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Passmore EL a Title I school?

No, Passmore EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passmore EL?

91.6% of students at Passmore 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
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 78227)
44,091
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
33.8
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 78227; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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