Jones Middle

Jones Middle School serves 1,027 students in grades 6-8 in San Antonio's 78227 zip code area. With 71 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school ranks in the middle tier of Texas middle schools, placing at #4357 out of 8598 schools statewide, which puts it in the 49th percentile.

Jones Middle has room for academic growth as it works to support its diverse student body and strengthen educational outcomes. Located on Pinn Road, the school serves a working-class community where the median household income is $45,396 and median home values average $129,700. The surrounding neighborhood reflects the challenges and opportunities of urban San Antonio, with about 23% of families living below the poverty line and 10% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

As a regular public school in one of Texas's largest cities, Jones Middle operates within the dynamic educational landscape of San Antonio. The school's substantial enrollment of over 1,000 students creates opportunities for diverse programming and peer interaction, while its urban setting provides students with access to the cultural and educational resources of a major metropolitan area.

While current test scores at Jones Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.