Below Average
#7069 of 8,552 schools in TX
Sst Schertz
Elementary School · School of Science and Technology · San Antonio, TX
A School of Science and Technology charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sst Schertz 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2022, to 60% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (2024 STAAR) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 3 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sst Schertz 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comal Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| John a Sippel ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Cibolo Valley ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Green Valley ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 533 | 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.
School of Science and Technology
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,599NCES 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 Schertz is listed in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sst Schertz
Sst Schertz is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of School of Science and Technology, serving approximately 859 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,069 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sst Schertz
What grades does Sst Schertz serve?
Sst Schertz serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Sst Schertz?
Sst Schertz has an enrollment of approximately 859 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Schertz?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Schertz is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sst Schertz rank in TX?
Sst Schertz ranks #7,069 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sst Schertz's MySchoolScout rating?
Sst Schertz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Schertz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sst Schertz has 47% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Sst Schertz a charter school?
Yes, Sst Schertz is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sst Schertz a Title I school?
No, Sst Schertz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sst Schertz?
37.6% of students at Sst Schertz 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 859
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Comal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (830) 215-9500
- 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 2024 STAAR, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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