Gus Garcia Middle

Summary:

Gus Garcia Middle is a public charter middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 505 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Edgewood Independent School District, which is ranked 907 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Gus Garcia Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating in the most recent school year.

Gus Garcia Middle stands out for its overwhelmingly Hispanic student population (over 98%) and extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (92.54% to 96.04%). The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with only 4-37% of students meeting grade-level standards. Gus Garcia Middle has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.1% to 2.4% over the past five school years.

When compared to nearby schools in the San Antonio Independent School District and Northside Independent School District, Gus Garcia Middle is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student demographics. While the surrounding schools also struggle, they generally outperform Gus Garcia Middle on standardized tests and have more diverse student populations. The school's high spending per student ($13,749 in the most recent school year) does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 3306 Ruiz St
       San Antonio, TX  78228-6295


(210) 898-4160

District: Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2099th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,749 Help


Students who attend Gus Garcia Middle usually attend:

High:    John F Kennedy High School
    Memorial High School
    Steam At The Fine Arts Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
African American:
1.1%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gus Garcia Middle ranks worse than 88.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.74. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), African American (1.1%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gus Garcia Middle is 14.6. 2 middle schools in the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gus Garcia Middle is $13,749, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gus Garcia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gus Garcia Middle 2099th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Gus Garcia Middle in the ranking list.)

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Edgewood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) 907th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gus Garcia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.40 1442nd 1573 8.3%
2005 12.90 1462nd 1582 7.6%
2006 19.35 1397th 1585 11.9%
2007 14.48 1561st 1684 7.3%
2008 15.56 1600th 1718 6.9%
2009 14.40 1662nd 1763 5.7%
2010 13.22 1726th 1803 4.3%
2011 10.33 1829th 1895 3.5%
2012 8.46 1857th 1951 4.8%
2013 12.98 1838th 1973 6.8%
2014 9.93 1887th 1987 5.0%
2015 12.36 1892nd 2043 7.4%
2016 17.79 1778th 1987 10.5%
2017 14.54 1880th 2027 7.3%
2018 11.50 1977th 2080 5.0%
2019 14.00 2021st 2193 7.8%
2021 11.60 2128th 2252 5.5%
2022 11.15 2141st 2254 5.0%
2023 13.47 2140th 2330 8.2%
2024 16.74 2099th 2361 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 1183rd 1376 14.0%
2019 51.31 540th 1445 62.6%
2021 45.20 755th 1592 52.6%
2022 35.95 1083rd 1643 34.1%
2023 22.82 1487th 1720 13.5%
2024 33.19 1230th 1760 30.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 1203rd 1597 24.7%
2019 26.85 1369th 1626 15.8%
2021 21.80 1622nd 1712 5.3%
2022 20.26 1687th 1757 4.0%
2023 27.89 1505th 1815 17.1%
2024 30.88 1431st 1881 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.86 1936th 2039 5.1%
2019 20.71 1855th 2073 10.5%
2021 15.33 2055th 2172 5.4%
2022 15.85 2077th 2220 6.4%
2023 18.23 2036th 2251 9.6%
2024 25.32 1849th 2224 16.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 21st 125 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.57 1973rd 2008 1.7%
2019 14.02 1923rd 2047 6.1%
2021 12.44 2039th 2151 5.2%
2022 12.69 2107th 2221 5.1%
2023 15.07 2052nd 2241 8.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 1317th 1430 7.9%
2019 14.07 1354th 1446 6.4%
2021 7.35 1441st 1501 4.0%
2023 30.82 1209th 1481 18.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.91 1761st 2008 12.3%
2019 32.61 1490th 2058 27.6%
2021 28.97 1682nd 2118 20.6%
2022 25.95 1836th 2182 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.64 1895th 2030 6.7%
2019 15.98 1905th 2069 7.9%
2021 12.14 2069th 2168 4.6%
2022 12.11 2102nd 2228 5.7%
2023 12.61 2090th 2245 6.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gus Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.71 1823rd 1895 3.8%
2019 18.24 1780th 1935 8.0%
2021 14.41 1932nd 2043 5.4%
2022 13.86 1978th 2077 4.8%
2023 16.94 1928th 2116 8.9%
2024 23.17 1804th 2108 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Open Quote im already off 2 high school and i think that this school is the best because its fun the teachers are awesome, better than thee other district middle schools!! BEST 3 YEARS EVER! go chargers go! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gus Garcia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 3 0 651 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1990 1 4 0 599 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1991 1 5 0 576 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 0 3 0 622 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1993 2 7 0 610 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 4 3 0 606 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 3 3 1 616 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 3 3 1 616 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 1 2 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 2 4 0 591 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 1 1 0 510 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 1 1 0 479 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 2 1 0 488 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 1 6 0 621 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 1 6 0 621 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 2 6 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 5 5 0 630 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2006 4 3 0 572 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 3 4 0 622 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2008 4 2 0 560 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2009 6 2 0 558 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 7 5 1 682 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 7 2 0 685 0 0 1 0 695
2012 1 4 0 758 0 0 0 0 763
2013 2 6 1 758 0 0 0 0 767
2014 2 5 2 757 0 0 0 0 766
2015 2 4 0 483 0 0 0 0 489
2016 8 4 1 738 0 0 1 0 752
2017 6 2 0 699 1 2 1 0 711
2018 7 7 1 724 0 0 1 0 740
2019 3 8 1 723 0 0 0 0 735
2020 1 9 1 692 0 0 0 0 703
2021 3 5 0 688 0 0 1 0 697
2022 1 5 0 585 1 0 0 0 592
2023 4 3 1 497 0 0 0 0 505
2024 4 5 1 439 1 0 1 0 451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gus Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 656 n/a n/a n/a
1990 604 48.0 12.5 n/a
1991 582 47.9 12.1 n/a
1992 625 45.0 13.8 89.8
1993 619 42.0 14.7 86.3
1994 613 45.0 13.6 83.8
1995 623 46.8 13.3 91.7
1996 623 46.8 13.3 91.7
1997 618 47.6 13.0 93.7
1998 598 43.1 13.9 86.1
1999 512 42.0 12.2 87.3
2000 481 39.4 12.2 52.6
2001 491 34.3 14.3 39.5
2002 628 43.8 14.3 32.5
2003 628 43.8 14.3 32.5
2004 605 38.0 15.9 29.4
2005 640 31.9 20.1 21.3
2006 579 42.3 13.7 20.4
2007 629 42.5 14.8 26.7
2008 566 41.2 13.7 20.3
2009 566 41.3 13.7 11.8
2010 695 50.0 13.8 5.9
2011 695 48.2 14.4 3.5
2012 763 40.2 18.9 4.5
2013 767 44.6 17.1 97.5
2014 766 44.9 17.0 99.2
2015 489 34.0 14.3 91.4
2016 752 42.0 17.9 88.8
2017 711 40.1 17.7 85
2018 740 43.0 17.2 94.5
2019 735 40.4 18.1 94.3
2020 703 36.2 19.3 94.6
2021 697 35.1 19.8 92.5
2022 592 33.9 17.4 94.3
2023 505 35.5 14.2 96
2024 451 30.8 14.6 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gus Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 656 n/a n/a n/a
1990 604 48.0 12.5 n/a
1991 582 47.9 12.1 n/a
1992 625 45.0 13.8 89.8
1993 619 42.0 14.7 86.3
1994 613 45.0 13.6 83.8
1995 623 46.8 13.3 91.7
1996 623 46.8 13.3 91.7
1997 618 47.6 13.0 93.7
1998 598 43.1 13.9 86.1
1999 512 42.0 12.2 87.3
2000 481 39.4 12.2 52.6
2001 491 34.3 14.3 39.5
2002 628 43.8 14.3 32.5
2003 628 43.8 14.3 32.5
2004 605 38.0 15.9 29.4
2005 640 31.9 20.1 21.3
2006 579 42.3 13.7 20.4
2007 629 42.5 14.8 26.7
2008 566 41.2 13.7 20.3
2009 566 41.3 13.7 11.8
2010 695 50.0 13.8 5.9
2011 695 48.2 14.4 3.5
2012 763 40.2 18.9 4.5
2013 767 44.6 17.1 97.5
2014 766 44.9 17.0 99.2
2015 489 34.0 14.3 91.4
2016 752 42.0 17.9 88.8
2017 711 40.1 17.7 85
2018 740 43.0 17.2 94.5
2019 735 40.4 18.1 94.3
2020 703 36.2 19.3 94.6
2021 697 35.1 19.8 92.5
2022 592 33.9 17.4 94.3
2023 505 35.5 14.2 96
2024 451 30.8 14.6 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gus Garcia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,093 (12.3%) $7,801 (87.7%) $8,893
2020 $1,146 (12.0%) $8,398 (88.0%) $9,544
2021 $2,736 (19.9%) $11,013 (80.1%) $13,749

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gus Garcia Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2021st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2140th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Gus Garcia Middle)2123
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))2022
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gus Garcia Middle)3031
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))2015
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Gus Garcia Middle)2326
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))2424
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gus Garcia Middle)1214
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))1717
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Gus Garcia Middle)2130
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Gus Garcia Middle)244
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))2413
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gus Garcia Middle)148
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))107
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gus Garcia Middle)4576
 31%
   End of Course Algebra I (Edgewood Independent School District (Isd))4320
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students735505
 31.3%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic723497
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%96%
 1.8%


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Students at Gus Garcia Middle are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Gus Garcia Middle usually go on to attend John F Kennedy High School

Gus Garcia Middle ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Gus Garcia Middle.


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