Middle Schools in Southside Independent School District (Isd)

The Southside Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two middle schools: Losoya Middle and Julius L Matthey Middle. Both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with Losoya Middle having a slightly higher percentage of Hispanic students at 94.01% compared to Julius L Matthey Middle's 90.73%.

Academically, neither school stands out as a clear standout performer. Both Losoya Middle and Julius L Matthey Middle consistently score below the state average in most STAAR subject areas, with Losoya Middle generally performing slightly better than Julius L Matthey Middle. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Losoya Middle's 6th-grade reading proficiency was 44.14%, compared to the state average of 54.45%, while Julius L Matthey Middle's 6th-grade reading proficiency was 42.11%. The schools also perform below the Southside Independent School District (Isd) average in most subject areas.

Both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (87.71% at Losoya Middle and 91.89% at Julius L Matthey Middle). This may contribute to the schools' consistent low performance and the lack of diversity in their student populations, with very low percentages of racial/ethnic groups other than Hispanic. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by these middle schools within the Southside Independent School District.