Excellent
#730 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Sst Northwest
Elementary School · School of Science and Technology Discovery · San Antonio, TX
A School of Science and Technology Discovery charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sst Northwest score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sst Northwest 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mireles ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 848 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Alamo RanchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Scarborough ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 921 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Alamo RanchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.4 mi | 11 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
School of Science and Technology Discovery
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Northwest is listed in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sst Northwest
Sst Northwest is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of School of Science and Technology Discovery, serving approximately 737 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sst Northwest
What grades does Sst Northwest serve?
Sst Northwest serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sst Northwest?
Sst Northwest has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Northwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Northwest is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sst Northwest rank in TX?
Sst Northwest ranks #730 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sst Northwest's MySchoolScout rating?
Sst Northwest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Northwest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sst Northwest has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sst Northwest a charter school?
Yes, Sst Northwest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sst Northwest a Title I school?
No, Sst Northwest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sst Northwest?
36.2% of students at Sst Northwest 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
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (210) 688-9990
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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