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#8527 of 8,552 schools in TX
Tafolla Middle
Middle School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A San Antonio ISD middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1303 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78207
- Math 7% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tafolla Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tafolla 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$30,655
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
5.5%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Santa RosaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–9 | 0.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Kipp Aspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,071 | Compare → |
| Davis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 443 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #92 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
Tafolla Middle is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tafolla Middle
Tafolla Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,527 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tafolla Middle
What grades does Tafolla Middle serve?
Tafolla Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tafolla Middle?
Tafolla Middle has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tafolla Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tafolla Middle is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tafolla Middle rank in TX?
Tafolla Middle ranks #8,527 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tafolla Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tafolla Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Tafolla Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tafolla Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tafolla Middle a charter school?
No, Tafolla Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tafolla Middle a Title I school?
No, Tafolla Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tafolla Middle?
97.9% of students at Tafolla 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
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.2%
- Phone
- (210) 978-7930
- Area population (ZIP 78207)
- 54,128
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 78207; 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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