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#2966 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Steele Montessori EL

Elementary School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A San Antonio ISD charter elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

722 HAGGIN, San Antonio, TX 78210

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data4
Annual Change+6.36 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$13,971
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Steele Montessori EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Steele Montessori EL 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

$51,990

Median home value

$172,700

Median rent

$1,119/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eloise Japhet AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–80.4 mi745Compare →
Highland Park ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.8 mi354Compare →
Royal Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–81.0 mi345Compare →
Muriel Forbes ELEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.2 mi154Compare →

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.

San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#11 of 94
District spending per student
$13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Steele Montessori EL is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Steele Montessori EL

Steele Montessori EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,966 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Steele Montessori EL

What grades does Steele Montessori EL serve?

Steele Montessori EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Steele Montessori EL?

Steele Montessori EL has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Montessori EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Steele Montessori EL is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Steele Montessori EL rank in TX?

Steele Montessori EL ranks #2,966 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Steele Montessori EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Steele Montessori EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Steele Montessori EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Montessori EL has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Steele Montessori EL a charter school?

Yes, Steele Montessori EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Steele Montessori EL a Title I school?

No, Steele Montessori EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Montessori EL?

56.7% of students at Steele Montessori EL 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 78210)
34,740
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
34.8
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 78210; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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