Serving 18 students in grades 5-9, Immigrant Shelter 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
52%
Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Immigrant Shelter Middle School?
18 students attend Immigrant Shelter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Immigrant Shelter Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Immigrant Shelter Middle School?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Immigrant Shelter Middle School offer ?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Immigrant Shelter Middle School part of?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
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