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Somerset Academy Brooks

School · Somerset Academies of Texas · San Antonio, TX

A Somerset Academies of Texas charter school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3803 GLOBAL WAY, San Antonio, TX 78235

  • Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$12,021
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Somerset Academy Brooks score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

80.7%

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 Somerset Academy Brooks 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 29Some 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

$64,919

Median rent

$1,479/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

0%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pre/k for Sa - East Central ISDEnrollment path unverified3.1PK1.9 mi64Compare →
Jubilee San AntonioCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–122.6 mi1,054Compare →
Somerset Academy CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified2.5PK–12Not available1,211Compare →

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.

Somerset Academies of Texas

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,021NCES 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.

Somerset Academy Brooks is listed in SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Somerset Academy Brooks

Somerset Academy Brooks is a public school in San Antonio, TX, part of Somerset Academies of Texas, serving approximately 1,251 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,713 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Somerset Academy Brooks

What grades does Somerset Academy Brooks serve?

Somerset Academy Brooks serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Brooks?

Somerset Academy Brooks has an enrollment of approximately 1,251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Brooks?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Brooks is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somerset Academy Brooks rank in TX?

Somerset Academy Brooks ranks #7,713 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Somerset Academy Brooks's MySchoolScout rating?

Somerset Academy Brooks has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Somerset Academy Brooks?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Brooks has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Somerset Academy Brooks a charter school?

Yes, Somerset Academy Brooks is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Somerset Academy Brooks a Title I school?

No, Somerset Academy Brooks is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Brooks?

80.7% of students at Somerset Academy Brooks 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 78235)
2,440
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
27.9
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 78235; 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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