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Southwest Independent School District is a public school district located in southwestern Bexar County, Texas, United States.

The district covers a 115-square-mile (300 km2) area that includes portions of the city of San Antonio and Von Ormy.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]

History

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In 2023 its enrollment was around 13,000. At that time the district's population was increasing, prompting it to open more schools.[2]

Programs

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In 2018 a program for aeronautical sciences for all grade levels debuted.[3]

Schools

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High school (Grades 9-12)

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Middle schools (Grades 6-8)

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All four of SWISD's middle schools are named for astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it disintegrated after takeoff.

Elementary schools (Grades PK-5)

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  • Big Country Elementary
  • Bob Hope Elementary
  • Elm Creek Elementary
  • Hidden Cove STEAM Academy
  • Indian Creek Elementary
  • Kriewald Road Elementary
  • Medio Creek Elementary
  • Sky Harbour Elementary
  • Southwest Elementary
  • Sun Valley Elementary
  • Spicewood Park Elementary

References

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  1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  2. ^ Manno, Melissa (2023-10-09). "As other districts close schools, East Central and Southwest ISDs confront growth, build new ones". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  3. ^ Malik, Alia (2018-09-26). "Southwest ISD launches aeronautical program for all grade". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  4. ^ "Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002" (PDF).
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