Alternative Middle South (Closed 2018)

Serving 30 students in grades 6-8, Alternative Middle South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Alternative Middle South by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alternative Middle South by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
<50%
75%
(15-16)
<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alternative Middle South and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alternative Middle South.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Middle South and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Middle South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Alternative Middle South?
30 students attend Alternative Middle South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Alternative Middle South students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Middle South?
Alternative Middle South has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Middle South offer ?
Alternative Middle South offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alternative Middle South part of?
Alternative Middle South is part of Northside Independent School District.

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