McDermott El vs Somerset Academy Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDermott El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Somerset Academy Oaks
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students
| Measure | McDermott El San Antonio, Texas | Somerset Academy Oaks San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3083 of 4,686 | #1018 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34379 of 50,301 | #16609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 775 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 36.4).
- •Somerset Academy Oaks does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Somerset Academy Oaks does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Somerset Academy Oaks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 72.6%).
- •Somerset Academy Oaks does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •McDermott El is the larger school with 775 students compared with 199.
- •McDermott El is a public school while Somerset Academy Oaks is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDermott El better than Somerset Academy Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Oaks ranks higher (62.3 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McDermott El and Somerset Academy Oaks?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDermott El: 775. Somerset Academy Oaks: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDermott El and Somerset Academy Oaks rank in Texas?
McDermott El is 3083rd of 4,686 and Somerset Academy Oaks is 1018th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).