Summary:
This analysis examines five middle schools (Grades 6-8) located in the 78253 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, which includes four schools from the Northside Independent School District (Isd) and one from the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd).
Briscoe Middle stands out as the top academic performer, consistently achieving the highest proficiency rates in Reading and Science, with a 72.92% proficiency in 8th Grade Reading and a 4-star rating. In contrast, Luna Middle is the most challenged school, dropping to a 1-star rating with only 5.75% of 7th graders proficient in Math. Bernal Middle shows strong improvement, rebounding to a 70th percentile ranking and a 4-star rating, and it boasts an exceptional Algebra I program with 93.36% proficiency. Straus Middle and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle fall in the middle range, with the latter having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 48.85%.
A key finding is the extreme gap in Algebra I performance compared to standard math, suggesting only advanced students take the exam. Spending per student does not correlate with performance, as top-performing Briscoe spends the least ($7,336) while lower-performing Medina Valley Loma Alta spends the most ($9,008). The data also reveals a stark link between economic disadvantage and achievement, with the two schools having the highest poverty rates also being the lowest-ranked. Overall, the district performance is not uniform, as Northside ISD schools range from top 30% to bottom 25% in state rankings.
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