The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Math. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Poth El
Poth Elementary serves prekindergarten through fifth grade in Poth, a small rural town in south-central Wilson County, roughly 35 miles southeast of San Antonio. The school is part of Poth ISD, which runs one elementary, one junior high, and one high school, all located close to the town center rather than on separated campuses. The school is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation.
On Texas's STAAR assessments, the school's overall proficiency picture is solid when placed against its neighbors. Across tested subjects and grades, Poth Elementary lands in the top quartile relative to districts in Wilson County, which includes four districts. That positioning reflects results that hold up across subjects: fifth-grade math proficiency is strong, third-grade reading falls in a mid-range, and fourth-grade reading comes in between those two. Fifth-grade science is the softest spot, with fewer than half of tested students reaching proficiency, and that is worth asking the school about directly. The Texas STAAR system also tracks performance at an "approaches" level, a "meets" level, and a "masters" level; the school's approaches numbers across subjects are notably high, meaning most students clear the basic threshold. The share reaching the masters level, the highest tier, is considerably smaller, which is a common pattern in elementary schools but still worth noting for families whose children are ready for enriched work. Multi-year trend data was not available, so it is not possible to characterize whether performance has been improving or holding steady.
The student body is a mix of white and Hispanic students, with Hispanic students making up a substantial portion of enrollment. The free- and reduced-price lunch rate sits at roughly a third of students, meaning economic disadvantage is present but not the dominant demographic. Data on English learner enrollment and students with IEPs was not reported, so families of children who may need those services should ask the school directly. Specific program offerings were not available in the data, so we left that out rather than guess.
Poth itself is a quiet, family-oriented town with roots in ranching, agriculture, and a railroad history. Publicly reported sources describe it as a suburban-rural mix where most residents own their homes. The town sits on a major U.S. highway and is car-dependent, with no fixed-route public transit. A meaningful share of working adults commute to San Antonio daily, and new housing subdivisions have appeared in recent years to serve that commuting population. The town's population at the city level has been relatively flat to slightly declining, but the surrounding area is growing as San Antonio's metro footprint expands. Civic life centers on a city park with an amphitheater and pavilion used for community events, and county library services are available through the Wilson County system headquartered in Floresville.
Home values in the Poth zip code are well below the Texas statewide median and further below the national median, making the housing market comparatively accessible. Values have been essentially flat year over year, in contrast to a modest statewide decline. Rental data was not available. The school district itself is publicly reported as a notable local employer, and regional employment draws some residents to facilities in nearby towns.
No recent parent-relevant changes to Poth ISD were confirmed in publicly available sources; the research budget was exhausted before any lasting changes could be identified, so we left that section out rather than speculate.
For a family weighing this school, the academic picture is generally positive within its county context, with the fifth-grade science results the one area that merits a direct conversation with the school. The setting is distinctly small-town and rural, which suits families who want that environment for their children's early years.
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