- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Julius L Matthey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Julius L Matthey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484092004653
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius L Matthey Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #53 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius L Matthey Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius L Matthey Middle ranks #53 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092004653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Julius L Matthey Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 484092004653 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
Julius L Matthey Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Julius L Matthey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- This school 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- Heritage El 555
Heritage El
555 students
What this shows Julius L Matthey Middle reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius L Matthey Middle compares
Julius L Matthey 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$13,928
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
18
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 5.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Julius L Matthey Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julius L Matthey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julius L Matthey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius L Matthey Middle
How many students attend Julius L Matthey Middle?
Julius L Matthey Middle has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius L Matthey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius L Matthey Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Julius L Matthey Middle?
89.4% of students at Julius L Matthey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius L Matthey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Julius L Matthey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius L Matthey Middle?
Julius L Matthey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julius L Matthey Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius L Matthey Middle ranks #53 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 Southside Isd?
Besides Julius L Matthey Middle, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), and Losoya Middle (607 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.