Excellent
#183 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
Sst Advancement
Elementary School · School of Science and Technology Discovery · San Antonio, TX
A School of Science and Technology Discovery charter elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sst Advancement score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sst Advancement 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$56,227
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78238; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanay ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Heflin ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Youens ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Alief Montessori Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 384 | 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.
School of Science and Technology Discovery
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,913NCES 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.
Sst Advancement is listed in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sst Advancement
Sst Advancement is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of School of Science and Technology Discovery, serving approximately 630 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sst Advancement
What grades does Sst Advancement serve?
Sst Advancement serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sst Advancement?
Sst Advancement has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Advancement?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Advancement is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sst Advancement rank in TX?
Sst Advancement ranks #183 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sst Advancement's MySchoolScout rating?
Sst Advancement has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Sst Advancement?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sst Advancement has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Sst Advancement a charter school?
Yes, Sst Advancement is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sst Advancement a Title I school?
No, Sst Advancement is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sst Advancement?
89.5% of students at Sst Advancement 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (832) 288-2523
- Area population (ZIP 78238)
- 26,250
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 78238; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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