Jones Middle School

1256 Pinn Rd
San Antonio, TX 78227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Jones 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jones Middle School's student population of 1,097 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,097 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Jones Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6970 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jones Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jones Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jones Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jones Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jones Middle School 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
1%
5%
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Hispanic
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jones Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jones Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jones Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Jones Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones Middle School 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones Middle School 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 is Jones Middle School's ranking?
Jones Middle School is ranked #6970 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jones Middle School often compared to?
Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Women's Leadership Academy, Hobby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jones Middle School?
1,097 students attend Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jones Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Middle School offer ?
Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jones Middle School part of?
Jones Middle School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jones Middle School located?
Jones Middle School is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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