Excellent
#1179 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Robert G Cole Middle/high School
High School · Ft Sam Houston ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Ft Sam Houston ISD high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 WINANS RD, San Antonio, TX 78234
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Robert G Cole Middle/high School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert G Cole Middle/high School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$100,096
Median rent
$2,196/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
0.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gervin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| One School GlobalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Ruth Jones Mcclendon MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 49 | 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.
Ft Sam Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert G Cole Middle/high School is listed in FT SAM HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert G Cole Middle/high School
Robert G Cole Middle/high School is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Ft Sam Houston ISD, serving approximately 788 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert G Cole Middle/high School
What grades does Robert G Cole Middle/high School serve?
Robert G Cole Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Robert G Cole Middle/high School?
Robert G Cole Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert G Cole Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert G Cole Middle/high 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 Robert G Cole Middle/high School rank in TX?
Robert G Cole Middle/high School ranks #1,179 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Robert G Cole Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert G Cole Middle/high School 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 Robert G Cole Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert G Cole Middle/high School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert G Cole Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Robert G Cole Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert G Cole Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Robert G Cole Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert G Cole Middle/high School?
15.9% of students at Robert G Cole Middle/high 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (210) 368-8730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78234)
- 6,281
- Area average commute
- 11.9 min
- Area median age
- 21
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 78234; 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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