Below Average
#6680 of 8,552 schools in TX
Driscoll Middle
Middle School · North East ISD · San Antonio, TX
A North East ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17150 JONES MALTSBERGER RD, San Antonio, TX 78247
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Driscoll Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Driscoll 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$89,184
Median home value
$256,400
Median rent
$1,508/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78247; 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 Northern OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,466 | Compare → |
| Bradley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,158 | Compare → |
| Harris MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 121 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North East ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #61 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Driscoll Middle is listed in NORTH EAST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Driscoll Middle
Driscoll Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of North East ISD, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,680 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Driscoll Middle
What grades does Driscoll Middle serve?
Driscoll Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Driscoll Middle?
Driscoll Middle has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Driscoll Middle rank in TX?
Driscoll Middle ranks #6,680 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Driscoll Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Driscoll Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Driscoll Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Driscoll Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Driscoll Middle a charter school?
No, Driscoll Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Driscoll Middle a Title I school?
No, Driscoll Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Driscoll Middle?
53.0% of students at Driscoll 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (210) 356-3200
- Area population (ZIP 78247)
- 51,979
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 78247; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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