Silvestre S Herrera School

About Silvestre S Herrera School

Silvestre S Herrera School is an elementary school located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. It is a public school that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named after Silvestre S. Herrera, a San Antonio native who served in the United States Army during World War II.
At Silvestre S Herrera School, students are encouraged to be creative, think critically, and take ownership of their learning. The school provides a safe and nurturing learning environment where students can explore their interests and develop their skills. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art.
Silvestre S Herrera School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school is committed to helping each student reach their full potential and become successful citizens. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed and are constantly looking for ways to improve the school.
Silvestre S Herrera School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education and creating a positive learning environment.

Address:	1350 S 11th St Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone:	(602) 257-3885
Site:	phxschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	464 students

Overview Silvestre S Herrera School

Silvestre S Herrera School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Silvestre S Herrera School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Silvestre S Herrera School

Silvestre S Herrera School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Silvestre S Herrera School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.