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#6699 of 8,552 schools in TX

Dwight Middle

Middle School · South San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A South San Antonio ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2454 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78211

  • Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$13,023
Chronic Absenteeism53.8%

Students at Dwight Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dwight 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$54,279

Median home value

$110,200

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

6.7%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Compass Rose IngenuityCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–91.4 mi736Compare →
A Leal JR MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–81.8 mi574Compare →
Brentwood MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified3.16–81.9 mi558Compare →
Lowell MiddleEnrollment path unverified2.56–82.0 mi283Compare →

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.

South San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#2 of 13
District spending per student
$13,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dwight Middle is listed in SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dwight Middle

Dwight Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of South San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 411 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,699 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dwight Middle

What grades does Dwight Middle serve?

Dwight Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dwight Middle?

Dwight Middle has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dwight Middle rank in TX?

Dwight Middle ranks #6,699 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dwight Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Dwight 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 Dwight Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dwight Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dwight Middle a charter school?

No, Dwight Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dwight Middle a Title I school?

No, Dwight Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dwight Middle?

98.8% of students at Dwight 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
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.8%
Area population (ZIP 78211)
30,589
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
36.8
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 78211; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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