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#8535 of 8,552 schools in TX
Pecan Valley EL
Elementary School · East Central ISD · San Antonio, TX
An East Central ISD elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3966 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78222
- Math 13% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pecan Valley EL score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pecan Valley 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$64,251
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee San AntonioCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
| Holy Name Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Salado ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Highland Forest ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 677 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Central ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pecan Valley EL is listed in EAST CENTRAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pecan Valley EL
Pecan Valley EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of East Central ISD, serving approximately 526 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,535 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pecan Valley EL
What grades does Pecan Valley EL serve?
Pecan Valley EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pecan Valley EL?
Pecan Valley EL has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Valley EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Valley EL is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pecan Valley EL rank in TX?
Pecan Valley EL ranks #8,535 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pecan Valley EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Pecan Valley EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Pecan Valley EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecan Valley EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pecan Valley EL a charter school?
No, Pecan Valley EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pecan Valley EL a Title I school?
No, Pecan Valley EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pecan Valley EL?
78.9% of students at Pecan Valley 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (210) 333-1230
- Area population (ZIP 78222)
- 25,008
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 78222; 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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