Summary:
In zip code 78214, there is one middle school, Harlandale Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 732 students in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd) in San Antonio, Texas.
Harlandale Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 22% of Texas middle schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating. A standout characteristic is the high economic disadvantage rate, with 89.21% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Despite overall low academic performance, the school shows a notable strength in advanced math: 60.61% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam were proficient, outperforming both the district (38.13%) and state (54.03%). However, standard math proficiency is very low, with only 10.64% of 7th graders proficient compared to 29.41% statewide. Reading scores are mixed, with 6th graders at 29.33% proficiency (far below the state average of 53.52%), while 7th and 8th graders are closer to state averages. The school's dropout rate of 0.7% is a bright spot, lower than the district average of 1.5%.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 and per-student spending of $10,834. The school's state ranking percentile has improved for two consecutive years, from the 15th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 22nd percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting interventions may be taking effect. The most striking finding is the disparity between standard math and advanced math performance, indicating the school effectively accelerates a subset of students while the majority struggle. Inconsistent grade-level performance in reading and math may point to differences in teacher effectiveness or curriculum alignment. Overall, Harlandale Middle faces significant academic challenges but shows promise in advanced coursework and student retention.
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