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#6043 of 8,552 schools in TX
Julius L Matthey Middle
Middle School · Southside ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Southside ISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20350 RED FOREST LN, San Antonio, TX 78264
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julius L Matthey Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Julius L Matthey 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$60,245
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losoya MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Bexar Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–9 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southside ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Julius L Matthey Middle is listed in SOUTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julius L Matthey Middle
Julius L Matthey Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Southside ISD, serving approximately 625 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,043 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julius L Matthey Middle
What grades does Julius L Matthey Middle serve?
Julius L Matthey Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Julius L Matthey Middle?
Julius L Matthey Middle has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius L Matthey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius L Matthey Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julius L Matthey Middle rank in TX?
Julius L Matthey Middle ranks #6,043 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Julius L Matthey Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Julius L Matthey Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Julius L Matthey Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julius L Matthey Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Julius L Matthey Middle a charter school?
No, Julius L Matthey Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julius L Matthey Middle a Title I school?
No, Julius L Matthey Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julius L Matthey Middle?
90.9% of students at Julius L Matthey 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
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (210) 882-1601
- Area population (ZIP 78264)
- 11,702
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 78264; 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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