Heritage Academy, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Heritage Academy

Heritage Academy is a small pre-K through 12 district in Bexar County, Texas, with an enrollment spread across five campuses: locations in Windcrest, San Antonio, and two in Del Rio, plus a Del Rio middle school. The district serves a student body that is largely Hispanic and predominantly economically disadvantaged. Recent state testing data shows mixed academic performance with considerable variation by grade level and subject.

In mathematics, proficiency rates climb with grade progression. Third grade shows weak results, but fourth grade improves noticeably. Fifth grade dips again, while sixth and seventh grades hover in a low-to-moderate range. Eighth grade performs better, reaching about the midway point. In English language arts, third grade begins low, fourth grade gains some ground, and the district shows stronger performance in the upper middle grades, with seventh and eighth grades both approaching or exceeding the midpoint. Science proficiency at fifth grade is notably low; eighth grade performance improves but remains modest. Social studies in eighth grade falls significantly below other tested subjects.

Across all subjects combined, the district reaches the "approaches" proficiency level (meaning students show minimal performance) at a higher rate than the "meets" or "masters" levels. The gap between students who approach standards and those who meet them is substantial. On the overall proficiency index that averages performance across subjects and grades, Heritage Academy sits above the midpoint among Bexar County's districts, positioning it as a mid-tier performer within the county rather than at the lowest end.

The district earned A ratings from Texas in its most recent state accountability assessment, including a score of 93 for Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle, which is publicly reported as among high-poverty campuses that achieved an A. This restored rating system became public in August after a two-year delay caused by litigation, giving families current comparable data on school performance.

Attendance at Heritage Academy is a relative strength. The district's chronic absenteeism rate places it in the top quartile among Bexar County districts, meaning students are present more consistently than the vast majority of peers in the county. Per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range for the county, neither lean nor exceptionally well-resourced.

At the high school level, Heritage Academy offers dual-credit and dual-enrollment pathways through community college. Juniors and seniors can take college courses while completing their diplomas, earning college credit that reduces time and cost at the postsecondary level. For a district where most students are economically disadvantaged and many are considered at risk of dropping out, this pathway represents a concrete asset that can alter educational and economic trajectories.

Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner populations was not provided, so a complete demographic picture cannot be drawn. Graduation rate data was also unavailable, limiting insight into high school outcomes beyond the dual-credit opportunity. Parents may want to ask the district directly about these metrics and about how the transition from elementary to middle to high school occurs, since test results show significant variation across grade levels.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

574

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 81%

Black 10%

White 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

22%

40%

Gr 4

40%

60%

Gr 5

23%

—

Gr 6

29%

38%

Gr 7

55%

36%

Gr 8

49%

58%

Math

Gr 3

11%

40%

Gr 4

60%

40%

Gr 5

23%

—

Gr 6

28%

29%

Gr 7

44%

27%

Gr 8

57%

58%

Science

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 8

42%

37%

Social studies

Gr 8

22%

21%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

HERITAGE ACADEMY OF WINDCREST

HERITAGE ACADEMY

HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO

HERITAGE ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO

HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

21%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

57%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

29%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

53%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

22%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.