- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Alan B Shepard Middle shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 484068004605 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 12.4:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Alan B Shepard Middle shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alan B Shepard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Anto
South San Antonio H S
2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez 669
Roy Benavidez El
669 students
- Robert C Zamor 655
Robert C Zamora Middle
655 students
- Palo Alto El 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- This school 447
Alan B Shepard Middle
447 students
What this shows Alan B Shepard Middle reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alan B Shepard Middle compares
Alan B Shepard Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for South San Antonio Isd reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 64.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.