Alternative Middle School serves 63 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Middle School's student population of 63 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Middle School?
63 students attend Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Middle School?
Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Middle School offer ?
Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alternative Middle School part of?
Alternative Middle School is part of Northside Independent School District.
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