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#6341 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
High School · George Gervin Academy · San Antonio, TX
A George Gervin Academy charter high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6903 SUNBELT DR S, San Antonio, TX 78218
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruth Jones Mcclendon 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$56,833
Median home value
$183,900
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
49.5%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gervin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| One School GlobalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Northeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Robert G Cole Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
George Gervin Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is listed in GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of George Gervin Academy, serving approximately 49 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,341 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
What grades does Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle serve?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle rank in TX?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle ranks #6,341 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle a charter school?
Yes, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle a Title I school?
No, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
100.0% of students at Ruth Jones Mcclendon 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (210) 568-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 78218)
- 38,291
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 78218; 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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