Enrollment
1,046
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483006013652
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #50 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle ranks #50 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006013652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is a large middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,046 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 45% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,046 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 768 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #567, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Medina Valley Isd spends $10,643 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students) and Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students) alongside Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle compares
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,046
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 18.4%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina Valley Isd, which includes Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle.
$10,643
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 39.2%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luckey Ranch El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,046 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
How many students attend Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle?
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle has 1,046 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is 21.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle?
37.3% of students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle?
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle ranks #50 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.
Is Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle a good school?
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students), Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students), and Luckey Ranch El (945 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.
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