Southside Independent School District

1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221-9648
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,091 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.
Public Schools in Southside Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
6,091 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southside Independent School District, which is ranked #853 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#857 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
39%
51%
37%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
6%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,904 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,264 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,904
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,264
$14,079

Best Southside Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3223 S Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1607
Gr: 1-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3845 S Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1603
Gr: 1-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
W M Pearce Primary
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19190 Hwy 281 S #3
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1605
Gr: 1-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Julian C Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Del Lago Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1609
Gr: 1-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Julius L Matthey Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20350 Red Forest Ln
San Antonio, TX 78264
(210) 882-1601
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Losoya Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1602
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Southside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19190 Us-281 S #2
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Southside Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 S Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
16180 S Us Hwy 281
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Gr: PK-K | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southside Independent School District?
Southside Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,091 students.
What is the rank of Southside Independent School District?
Southside Independent School District is ranked #853 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Southside Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,264 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,091 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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