Enrollment
447
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Alan B Shepard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alan B Shepard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484068004605
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alan B Shepard Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #65 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alan B Shepard Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alan B Shepard Middle ranks #65 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alan B Shepard Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alan B Shepard Middle
Alan B Shepard Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 447 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.8% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,075, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South San Antonio Isd also operates South San Antonio H S (2,190 students) and Roy Benavidez El (669 students) alongside Alan B Shepard Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alan B Shepard Middle compares
Alan B Shepard Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
White 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Alan B Shepard Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South San Antonio Isd, which includes Alan B Shepard Middle.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 43.2%
Federal 32.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alan B Shepard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Antonio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Benavidez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Alto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alan B Shepard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alan B Shepard Middle
How many students attend Alan B Shepard Middle?
Alan B Shepard Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alan B Shepard Middle?
94.8% of students at Alan B Shepard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alan B Shepard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alan B Shepard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alan B Shepard Middle?
Alan B Shepard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alan B Shepard Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alan B Shepard Middle ranks #65 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Alan B Shepard Middle a good school?
Alan B Shepard Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South San Antonio Isd?
Besides Alan B Shepard Middle, South San Antonio Isd also operates South San Antonio H S (2,190 students), Roy Benavidez El (669 students), and Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students). See the South San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.
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