Excellent
#730 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Sst Northwest
Elementary School · SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
Enrollment
737
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
737
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#730 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#17 of 516
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Sst Northwest
Sst Northwest is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY. Sst Northwest serves approximately 737 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sst Northwest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Sst Northwest show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 8.3
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Sst Northwest is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Sst Northwest — Students at Sst Northwest score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Sst Northwest Compares
See how Sst Northwest performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sst Northwest may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FIELDS EL (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is TOMLINSON EL (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, KALLISON EL (rated 7.8/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TAFT H S San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| MIRELES EL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| PINNACLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ALAMO RANCH San Antonio | 0.8 mi | — |
| SCARBOROUGH EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ALAMO RANCH San Antonio | 1.4 mi | — |
| FRANKLIN EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| HOFFMANN EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| WARD EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| SOTOMAYOR H S San Antonio | 1.9 mi | — |
| BRISCOE MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| KIDS R KIDS NO. 57 LIBERTY FIELD San Antonio | 1.8 mi | — |
| TOMLINSON EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 8.2 |
| FIELDS EL San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| FOLKS MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - ALAMO RANCH San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| REED EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| KALLISON EL San Antonio | 2.4 mi | 7.8 |
| BURKE EL San Antonio | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| STRAUS MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.7 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78238 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,227
Median Home Value
$191,300
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
Population
26,250
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
33.9
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| AUSTIN EL Coppell, TX | 8.5 |
| BESS BRANNEN EL Freeport, TX | 8.5 |
| BLANTON EL Lantana, TX | 8.5 |
| CANNON EL Grapevine, TX | 8.5 |
| CANYON POINTE EL Tomball, TX | 8.5 |
| CARLISLE EL Plano, TX | 8.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 36.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (210) 688-9990
Resources & Links
District
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY- District Enrollment
- 5,967
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,913
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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