- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+129 students YoY
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle grew from 790 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+129 students YoY 483006013652 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,046 enr · 21.3:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Valley H S (2,626 students)
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle grew from 790 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley H S
2,626 students
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley Middle
1,157 students
- This school 1,046
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046 students
- Luckey Ranch E 945
Luckey Ranch El
945 students
- Potranco El 839
Potranco El
839 students
- Ladera El 804
Ladera El
804 students
What this shows Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle reports 1,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle compares
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,929
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
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.
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
District finance for Medina Valley Isd reports $9,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,046 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), up 129.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.