Mcandrew El, San Antonio TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Mcandrew El

McAndrew Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the northern portion of San Antonio. The school enrolls a small population spread across six grade levels, with the largest cohorts in third, fourth, and fifth grades, where state assessments are administered.

The school's academic profile shows proficiency concentrated in the middle grades and with meaningful variation by subject. In English language arts, fifth grade stands out with notably higher proficiency, while third and fourth grades show more modest performance. Mathematics results track similarly, with fifth grade ahead of both third and fourth. Science proficiency in fifth grade lags behind both ELA and math. Looking across the school as a whole, a large majority of students demonstrate at least an "approaches" level on state assessments, and roughly three in five students meet or exceed grade-level standards on average. However, the share reaching "master" level remains under a third across subjects.

The school serves a diverse student body in terms of race and ethnicity, with the enrollment split roughly between white and Hispanic students, alongside meaningful representation of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A small proportion of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the catchment area includes families across a range of income levels. Data on English learners and students receiving special education services is not available.

Relative to other districts in Bexar County, McAndrew's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among schools with available data. This positioning reflects solid performance in the tested grades, though parents may want to understand whether this performance is sustained or growing by connecting with the school directly about recent trends.

San Antonio itself is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States, anchored by healthcare and military employment. The region stretches from a walkable downtown core and historic inner neighborhoods to sprawling suburban subdivisions on the edges. McAndrew's address places it in the northern reaches of Northside ISD, a district serving the city's north and northeast sectors. The housing market in the school's zip code reflects mid-range values for the metro, with both ownership and rental options available. Growth in new residential construction has been robust across the city, with newer suburban neighborhoods continuously being developed.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 361%

School 61% · District 34% · ▲ 27 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 455%

School 55% · District 41% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Grade 567%

School 67% · District 44% · ▲ 23 pts above district

▲ 26 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 362%

School 62% · District 26% · ▲ 36 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 459%

School 59% · District 30% · ▲ 29 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 575%

School 75% · District 20% · ▲ 55 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Science

Grade 544%

School 44% · District 4% · ▲ 40 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

This schoolNORTHSIDE ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income63%Higher-income78%15 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 5Lower-income38%Higher-income71%33 pp gap