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#1228 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

Raba EL

Elementary School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX

A Northside ISD elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9740 MISTY ROCK, San Antonio, TX 78251

  • Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$10,632
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Raba EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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

41.4%

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 Raba 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal 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

$78,025

Median home value

$243,900

Median rent

$1,371/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78251; 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
Myers ELEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.9 mi476Compare →
Evers ELEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.0 mi581Compare →
Carlos Coon ELEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–51.1 mi574Compare →
Timberwilde ELEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.2 mi454Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northside ISD

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#6 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

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

About Raba EL

Raba EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raba EL

What grades does Raba EL serve?

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

How many students attend Raba EL?

Raba EL has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raba EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Raba EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raba EL rank in TX?

Raba EL ranks #1,228 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Raba EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Raba EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Raba EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raba EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Raba EL a charter school?

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

Is Raba EL a Title I school?

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

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

41.4% of students at Raba 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
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 78251)
61,683
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
32.2
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 78251; 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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