Dwight Middle

Dwight Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 411 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South San Antonio Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 879 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dwight Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dwight Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 24.03% to 38.35%, compared to the state average of 51.69% to 56.39%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 6.43% to 14.5%, compared to the state average of 37.68% to 44.81%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status.

When comparing Dwight Middle to other nearby middle schools in the South San Antonio ISD and Harlandale ISD, it becomes clear that Dwight Middle is one of the lowest-performing schools in the area. For instance, Robert C. Zamora Middle and A. Leal Junior Middle, which are also in the South San Antonio ISD, consistently outperform Dwight Middle on STAAR tests and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. Addressing the challenges faced by Dwight Middle will require a comprehensive and sustained effort from the school, district, and community to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.