- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Dwight Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dwight Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484068004608
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #58 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Middle ranks #58 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dwight Middle held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 484068004608 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 11.4:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Dwight Middle held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dwight 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 409
Dwight Middle
409 students
What this shows Dwight Middle reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight Middle compares
Dwight Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.2%
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Dwight 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 Dwight 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight Middle
How many students attend Dwight Middle?
Dwight Middle has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Middle is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Dwight Middle?
93.5% of students at Dwight Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dwight Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight Middle?
Dwight Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dwight Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Middle ranks #58 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 Dwight 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.