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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY·NCES 480025814161

SST SCHERTZ

20845 TECHNOLOGY AVE, SCHERTZ, TX 78154 · (830) 215-9500 · Comal County
GRADES PK–07ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL895 STUDENTS
Enrollment
895
Elementary
DISTRICT 665 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
306 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
48
Kindergarten
124
Grade 1
146
Grade 2
130
Grade 3
108
Grade 4
96
Grade 5
82
Grade 6
98
Grade 7
63
Student demographics
White
20823%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
49555%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 54%
Black
10512%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 13%
Asian
263%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Two+
586%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
53259%
Female
36341%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
72.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
47.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
54.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About SST SCHERTZ

Set in SCHERTZ, Texas, SST SCHERTZ is a sprawling primary school, run under SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. It instructs 895 students across grades pre-K through 7. That puts it 72% larger than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

Across the 7 schools in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (5,602 students total), SST SCHERTZ accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, SST SCHERTZ reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 55% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 23% White, 12% Black, 6% multiracial, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 28% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, SST SCHERTZ has 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.6:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 34% of students at SST SCHERTZ qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, SST SCHERTZ tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 58.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 54.8%.

Across the wider county, Comal County reports that median household earnings sit near $101,889, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Comal County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,653 students), SST SCHERTZ is one campus in the mix.

COMAL CREEK EL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SST SCHERTZ ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 40.8%.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting. As a public charter, SST SCHERTZ runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Comal County at a glance

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Population
183,826
Census ACS
Median income
$101,889
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
29,653 students

Quick facts

School name
SST SCHERTZ
District
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Address
20845 TECHNOLOGY AVE, SCHERTZ, TX 78154
Phone
(830) 215-9500
County
Comal County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–07
Total enrollment
895
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
306 (34%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
480025814161
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SST SCHERTZ
What is the total enrollment at SST SCHERTZ?
SST SCHERTZ enrolls approximately 895 students in grades PK-07.
What grades does SST SCHERTZ serve?
SST SCHERTZ serves grades PK-07.
How many students per teacher at SST SCHERTZ?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at SST SCHERTZ.
How diverse is SST SCHERTZ?
SST SCHERTZ reports a student body of 23% White, 55% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees SST SCHERTZ?
SST SCHERTZ is overseen by SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY in Comal County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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