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Southside 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,033 students in Southside Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Southside Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,033 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
391 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southside Independent School District, which is ranked #874 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#881 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
6%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,038 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,038
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,381
$14,116
Best Southside Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3223 S Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1607
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1607
Grades: 1-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Julian C Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Del Lago Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1609
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1609
Grades: 1-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
W M Pearce Primary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19190 Hwy 281 S 3
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1605
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1605
Grades: 1-5
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3845 S Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1603
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1603
Grades: 1-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Losoya Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1602
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1602
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Julius L Matthey Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Red Forest Ln
San Antonio, TX 78264
(210) 882-1601
San Antonio, TX 78264
(210) 882-1601
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #77.
Southside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19190 Us 281 S 2
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1606
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,747 students
Rank: #88.
Southside Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 S Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
16180 S Us Hwy 281
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 930 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southside Independent School District?
Southside Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,033 students.
What is the rank of Southside Independent School District?
Southside Independent School District is ranked #874 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Southside Independent School District?
92% of Southside Independent School District students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Southside Independent School District?
Southside Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Southside Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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