Summary:
In zip code 78255, there is one middle school, Garcia Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Northside Independent School District (ISD).
Garcia Middle is a standout school that consistently ranks in the top 10-11% of Texas middle schools, currently holding the 89th percentile. With 1,360 students, the school significantly outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject. For example, 8th-grade reading proficiency is 81.61%, compared to 58.69% statewide, and 8th-grade social studies proficiency is 59.45%, nearly double the state average of 31.69%. The school also excels in advanced math, with an 87.5% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far exceeding the district's 53.43%. However, there is a notable anomaly in 7th-grade math, where only 7.14% of students are proficient, well below the state average of 29.41%. This suggests a specific area for targeted improvement. The school has a low free/reduced lunch rate of 18.9% and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, with spending per student at $7,359, indicating efficient resource use.
Overall, Garcia Middle delivers exceptional academic results, particularly in reading, social studies, and advanced math, while the 7th-grade math performance presents a clear opportunity for focused intervention. The school's consistent high rankings and strong test scores make it a top choice for families in the area, supported by a low dropout rate of 0.3% compared to the district's 0.9%.
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