Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Dwight 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dwight Middle serves the northeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight Middle School's student population of 409 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
Campus Size
21 acres
School Motto
Fueling Minds, Accelerating Success
School Rankings
Dwight Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight Middle School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7389 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight Middle School's ranking?
Dwight Middle School is ranked #7389 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dwight Middle School?
409 students attend Dwight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dwight Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dwight Middle School?
Dwight Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dwight Middle School offer ?
Dwight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dwight Middle School part of?
Dwight Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dwight Middle School located?
Dwight Middle School is located in the Quintana Community neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Quintana Community.
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