Serving 1,000 students in grades 6-8, White 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Middle serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Middle School's student population of 1,000 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,000 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
White 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 White Middle School is 0.56, 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
#4478 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
16%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Higgins The Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Middle School's ranking?
White Middle School is ranked #4478 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend White Middle School?
1,000 students attend White Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of White Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Middle School?
White Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Middle School offer ?
White Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Middle School part of?
White Middle School is part of North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is White Middle School located?
White Middle School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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