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#4351 of 8,552 schools in TX
Promesa Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Promesa Academy Charter School · San Antonio, TX
A charter elementary school in San Antonio, TX where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
603 MERIDA, San Antonio, TX 78207
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Promesa Academy Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 24% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Promesa Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$30,655
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
5.5%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Barkley/francisco Ruiz ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Storm ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Sarah S King ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Carvajal ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 402 | 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.
Promesa Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,888NCES 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.
Promesa Academy Charter School is listed in PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Promesa Academy Charter School
Promesa Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of Promesa Academy Charter School, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,351 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Promesa Academy Charter School
What grades does Promesa Academy Charter School serve?
Promesa Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Promesa Academy Charter School?
Promesa Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Promesa Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Promesa Academy Charter School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Promesa Academy Charter School rank in TX?
Promesa Academy Charter School ranks #4,351 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Promesa Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Promesa Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Promesa Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Promesa Academy Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Promesa Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Promesa Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Promesa Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Promesa Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Promesa Academy Charter School?
55.8% of students at Promesa Academy Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (210) 560-3575
- Area population (ZIP 78207)
- 54,128
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 78207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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