Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools (Grades 6-8) in the 78254 zip code of San Antonio, Texas, all part of the Northside Independent School District (Isd), which serves a diverse student population with enrollments ranging from 779 to 1,497 students.
Folks Middle stands out as the consistent high-performer, ranking in the 76th percentile statewide with the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (27.59%). It boasts the highest average reading proficiency (65.1%) and excels in 8th grade Social Studies (52.72% proficient, nearly 50% higher than the district average). In contrast, Stevenson Middle serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (44.93%) and ranks lowest overall (47th percentile), yet it achieves a remarkable 93.33% Algebra I proficiency rate—the highest in the zip code and well above the state average of 54%. Jefferson Middle falls in the middle, ranking in the 62nd percentile with a 0.3% dropout rate, the lowest among the three schools.
A key finding is the universal "7th Grade Math Wall," where all three schools see a dramatic drop in math proficiency—for example, Folks drops from 44% in 6th grade to just 9.35% in 7th grade, far below the state average of 29.41%. Additionally, spending per student does not correlate with performance: Stevenson spends the most ($8,401 per student) but has the lowest overall scores, while Folks spends the least ($7,028) and achieves the best results. This suggests that factors like resource allocation and student demographics play a significant role in academic outcomes across these schools.
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