Immigrant Shelter Middle School (Closed 2016)

1339 W Chavaneaux
San Antonio, TX 78224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
≤20%
76%
(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%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
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?
≤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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