The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Laura Ingalls Wilder Int
Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate School serves grades five through six in Schertz, a fast-growing suburban community on San Antonio's northeast edge. The school enrolls a student body of moderate size that is substantially Hispanic, with about half of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The student population includes a solid majority who are economically under stress, typical of many growing districts in the region.
On state assessment results, the school shows a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, students perform better than in other subjects, with a majority meeting proficiency at sixth grade and a smaller but meaningful share at fifth grade. The school's ELA strength sits above the midpoint for proficiency when compared with other Guadalupe County districts. In mathematics, however, proficiency rates are lower, sitting in the bottom half of the county's district performance. Science is notably weak across both grades, with less than a third of fifth graders meeting the standard. This pattern suggests the school faces challenges in quantitative reasoning and science content that families would want to explore directly with the school. Only one school year of testing data is available, so growth trends cannot be assessed yet.
The school sits at the center of a district experiencing fiscal pressure and infrastructure shifts. In November 2025 the district narrowly failed a property tax increase election that would have funded ongoing teacher and staff pay raises, programs, and technology spending. That defeat created a structural deficit. However, in May 2026, voters approved a substantial bond for facility upgrades, HVAC replacement, campus security, and technology devices. While the bond will bring capital improvements over multiple years, it does not address the annual operating shortfall. Additionally, starting fall 2026, the district is moving to paraprofessional-staffed libraries without certified librarians, a cost-saving change that affects school library services. The district has also approved limited out-of-district transfers to help manage enrollment at under-capacity schools beginning next year.
Schertz itself is a rapidly growing area with major logistics and manufacturing operations (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Sysco, Caterpillar) and proximity to Randolph Air Force Base. The community has invested heavily in trails and parks, and the public library system won a recent state excellence award. Housing values in the area have modestly declined year-over-year but remain in the mid-range for affordability relative to national benchmarks. The city is undertaking a Main Street revitalization and adding trail networks to strengthen walkability and neighborhood connection.
For a family considering this school, the core question is whether the mixed academic performance aligns with their child's needs and whether they are comfortable with the district's current financial and operational constraints. Strengths in ELA suggest solid language arts instruction, but gaps in math and science proficiency merit direct conversation with school staff about intervention, support, or instructional approach.
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