Alternative Middle School serves 65 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative Middle School's student population of 65 students has grown by 3150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Middle School is 0.35, 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
4:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
9%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted41.5%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Middle School?
65 students attend Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Middle School?
Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, 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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