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#6682 of 8,552 schools in TX

Harris Middle

Middle School · North East ISD · San Antonio, TX

A North East ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5300 KNOLL CREEK, San Antonio, TX 78247

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$11,211
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Harris Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Harris 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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

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
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–120.6 mi121Compare →
Wood MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.86–81.7 mi620Compare →
Great Hearts Northern OaksCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–122.3 mi1,466Compare →
Driscoll MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.8 mi562Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#63 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

Harris Middle is listed in NORTH EAST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harris Middle

Harris Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of North East ISD, serving approximately 902 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,682 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harris Middle

What grades does Harris Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Harris Middle?

Harris Middle has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harris Middle rank in TX?

Harris Middle ranks #6,682 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harris Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Harris 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 Harris Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harris Middle a charter school?

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

Is Harris Middle a Title I school?

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

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

47.3% of students at Harris 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
902
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
Area population (ZIP 78247)
51,979
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
37.4
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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