Serving 385 students in grades 7-8, Tafolla 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tafolla Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tafolla 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 Tafolla Middle School is 0.15, 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
#7954 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tafolla Middle School's ranking?
Tafolla Middle School is ranked #7954 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tafolla Middle School often compared to?
Tafolla Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhodes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tafolla Middle School?
385 students attend Tafolla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tafolla Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tafolla Middle School?
Tafolla Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tafolla Middle School offer ?
Tafolla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tafolla Middle School part of?
Tafolla Middle School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tafolla Middle School located?
Tafolla Middle School is located in the Guadalupe Westside neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Guadalupe Westside.
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