Summary:
In zip code 78210, there is one middle school, Edgar Allan Poe Stem Dual Language Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in a high-poverty area of San Antonio, Texas, where over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Edgar Allan Poe Stem Dual Language Middle is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas districts. The school itself has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, though its state percentile rank has shown a positive trend, rising from the 3rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 8th percentile in 2025-2026. Academic proficiency across core subjects like Reading (33.1%), Mathematics (16.6%), and Social Studies (11.8%) is well below state averages. However, a notable exception is Algebra I, where 48.57% of students scored proficient, nearly matching the state average of 54.03%, suggesting that students in advanced math courses perform relatively well. The school also maintains a low dropout rate of 0.8%, significantly better than the district average of 2.0%, indicating strong student retention despite academic challenges.
The school’s unique "Stem Dual Language" focus combines STEM education with bilingual instruction, which may be a significant asset for English Language Learners but could also impact standardized test scores if students are tested before full English proficiency. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, class sizes are manageable. For parents, this school offers a specialized dual-language program and a dedicated effort to keep students enrolled, but families should be aware that overall academic performance is low compared to state standards, with math being a particular area of concern outside of the advanced Algebra I track.
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