Serving 18 students in grades 5-9, Immigrant Shelter Middle School 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
18 students

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1

American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
52%

Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Immigrant Shelter Middle School?
18 students attend Immigrant Shelter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Immigrant Shelter Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Immigrant Shelter Middle School?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Immigrant Shelter Middle School offer ?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Immigrant Shelter Middle School part of?
Immigrant Shelter Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
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