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#8451 of 8,552 schools in TX
Lowell Middle
Middle School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A San Antonio ISD middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
919 THOMPSON PL, San Antonio, TX 78226
- Math 11% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$32,340
Median home value
$109,300
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Rhodes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Compass Rose IngenuityCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–9 | 1.7 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Jubilee - Lake View University PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 566 | 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.
San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #85 of 94
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowell Middle is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Middle
Lowell Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 283 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,451 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Middle
What grades does Lowell Middle serve?
Lowell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lowell Middle?
Lowell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Middle rank in TX?
Lowell Middle ranks #8,451 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lowell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Lowell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lowell Middle a charter school?
No, Lowell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Middle a Title I school?
No, Lowell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Middle?
96.8% of students at Lowell 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (210) 228-1225
- Area population (ZIP 78226)
- 6,907
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 78226; 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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