- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Alternative Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312007521
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Middle earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Middle ranks #3 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312007521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Alternative Middle shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-26.7%).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 483312007521 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 5.4:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Alternative Middle shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-26.7%). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alternative Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 65
Alternative Middle
65 students
What this shows Alternative Middle reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Middle compares
Alternative 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,632
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 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 140.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
White 9.2%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Alternative Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Middle
How many students attend Alternative Middle?
Alternative Middle has 65 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Middle is 5.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% 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 Alternative Middle?
76.7% of students at Alternative Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Middle?
Alternative Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Middle ranks #3 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Alternative Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.