Excellent
#74 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Sst Sugarland
Elementary School · School of Science and Technology Discovery · San Antonio, TX
A School of Science and Technology Discovery charter elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 WURZBACH RD STE 800, San Antonio, TX 78238
- Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sst Sugarland score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sst Sugarland 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Austin Holley ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Carolyn and Vernon Madden ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Oyster Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 826 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School of Science and Technology Discovery
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Sugarland is listed in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sst Sugarland
Sst Sugarland is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of School of Science and Technology Discovery, serving approximately 701 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sst Sugarland
What grades does Sst Sugarland serve?
Sst Sugarland serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Sst Sugarland?
Sst Sugarland has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Sugarland?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Sugarland is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sst Sugarland rank in TX?
Sst Sugarland ranks #74 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sst Sugarland's MySchoolScout rating?
Sst Sugarland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Sugarland?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sst Sugarland has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sst Sugarland a charter school?
Yes, Sst Sugarland is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sst Sugarland a Title I school?
No, Sst Sugarland is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sst Sugarland?
79.0% of students at Sst Sugarland 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (281) 277-7923
- 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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