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#4757 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Alternative Middle
Middle School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Northside ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
11937 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230
- 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 495 schools in San Antonio.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,564
Median home value
$355,400
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
49.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Forest HeightsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 1,230 | Compare → |
| Hobby MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| Rawlinson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
| Bernal MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northside ISD
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #30 of 122
- District spending per student
- $10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative Middle is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative Middle
Alternative Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 63 students in grades 6th-8th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,757 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 53% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative Middle
What grades does Alternative Middle serve?
Alternative Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alternative Middle?
Alternative Middle has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Middle is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative Middle rank in TX?
Alternative Middle ranks #4,757 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alternative Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alternative Middle a charter school?
No, Alternative Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative Middle a Title I school?
No, Alternative Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Middle?
73.0% of students at Alternative Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 397-2070
- Area population (ZIP 78230)
- 42,070
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78230; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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