- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Alter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483294006889
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alter Middle earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alter Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alter Middle ranks #2 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294006889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alter Middle shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483294006889 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 2:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Alter Middle shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 67
Alter Middle
67 students
What this shows Alter Middle reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alter Middle compares
Alter 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 86% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,211
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 173.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 267.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 17.9%
White 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Alter Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alter Middle
How many students attend Alter Middle?
Alter Middle has 67 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alter Middle is 2:1, which is 86% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 87% 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 Alter Middle?
90.9% of students at Alter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alter Middle?
Alter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alter Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alter Middle ranks #2 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 North East Isd?
Besides Alter Middle, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.