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#6189 of 8,552 schools in TX
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Middle School · Southwest ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Southwest ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
11914 DRAGON LN, San Antonio, TX 78252
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sharon Christa Mcauliffe 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$79,635
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,825/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78252; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Judith a Resnik MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 866 | Compare → |
| Rayburn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 646 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is listed in SOUTHWEST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Southwest ISD, serving approximately 635 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,189 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
What grades does Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle serve?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle rank in TX?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #6,189 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle a charter school?
No, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle a Title I school?
No, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
92.3% of students at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe 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
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (210) 623-6260
- Area population (ZIP 78252)
- 18,256
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 78252; 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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