Summary:
In zip code 78220 of San Antonio, Texas, there are two middle schools serving grades 6 through 8, both part of the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), an area where over 97% of students face economic disadvantage.
Davis Middle serves 314 students in grades 7-8 and stands out for a remarkable anomaly: 90% of its 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding district and state averages. However, this success contrasts sharply with its standard 8th-grade math proficiency of just 23.58%, and 7th-grade math was a staggering 3.2% proficient. The school ranks in the bottom 4th percentile statewide. In comparison, Davis College Prep Middle is a smaller, single-grade (6th grade) "College Prep" school with 126 students, designed as a focused preparatory year before students move to Davis Middle. Despite its name, its test scores are also very low, with 6th-grade reading at 21.67% and math at only 9.24% proficient.
The most important takeaway is the "two-tiered" math performance at Davis Middle, where a select group excels in advanced Algebra I while the majority struggle with basic grade-level math. Both schools share the same campus, suggesting a deliberate feeder model, but overall proficiency in reading, science, and social studies remains significantly below state averages. The Algebra I success at Davis Middle is a genuine bright spot, proving that high achievement is possible in this challenging context, but it highlights the urgent need to replicate that success for all students in core subjects.
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