Abraham Kazen Middle School (Closed 2018)

Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, Abraham Kazen Middle School 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 54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
54%
78%
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(16-17)
60%
72%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abraham Kazen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Abraham Kazen Middle School?
480 students attend Abraham Kazen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Abraham Kazen Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Kazen Middle School?
Abraham Kazen Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abraham Kazen Middle School offer ?
Abraham Kazen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Abraham Kazen Middle School part of?
Abraham Kazen Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.

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