Serving 30 students in grades 6-8, Alternative Middle South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Alternative Middle South?
30 students attend Alternative Middle South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Alternative Middle South students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Middle South?
Alternative Middle South has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Middle South offer ?
Alternative Middle South offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alternative Middle South part of?
Alternative Middle South is part of Northside Independent School District.
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