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South San Antonio Independent School District (2026) - San Antonio, TX

South San Antonio Independent School District

1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South San Antonio Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,468 students in South San Antonio Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in South San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
7,468 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1149 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 51% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1154 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
44%
28%
51%
25%
46%
81%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
94%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
4%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,875 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,875
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,237
$14,079

Best South San Antonio Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8340 Interstate 35 Access Rd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 W Hutchins Pl
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palo Alto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 Palo Alto Rd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7225
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Dwight Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2454 W Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Miguel Carrillo Jr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7535 Barlite Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7474
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,468 students.
What is the rank of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District is ranked #1149 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South San Antonio Independent School District?
94% of South San Antonio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South San Antonio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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