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#7580 of 8,552 schools in TX

Zachry Middle

Middle School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX

A Northside ISD middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9410 TIMBER PATH, San Antonio, TX 78250

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$10,632
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Zachry Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Zachry 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$80,289

Median home value

$221,900

Median rent

$1,470/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea Hidden Meadow College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–90.4 mi268Compare →
Connally MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.7 mi680Compare →
Second Chance AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–81.7 mi9Compare →
Stevenson MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.2 mi884Compare →

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.

Northside ISD

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#86 of 122
District spending per student
$10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zachry Middle is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zachry Middle

Zachry Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 1,050 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,580 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zachry Middle

What grades does Zachry Middle serve?

Zachry Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Zachry Middle?

Zachry Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,050 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zachry Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Zachry Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zachry Middle rank in TX?

Zachry Middle ranks #7,580 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Zachry Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Zachry Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Zachry Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zachry Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Zachry Middle a charter school?

No, Zachry Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zachry Middle a Title I school?

No, Zachry Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zachry Middle?

55.0% of students at Zachry 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
1,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 78250)
57,849
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
35.4
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 78250; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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