A Leal Junior Middle

Summary:

A Leal Junior Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Harlandale Independent School District, which is ranked 845 out of 968 districts in the state. With a student population of 629, the school has a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (97.93% in 2022-2023).

Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,171 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, A Leal Junior Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, performing well below state and district averages on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics. The school's dropout rate has also been steadily increasing, rising from 0.3% in 2017-2018 to 1.9% in 2020-2021. This is especially concerning given that 89.83% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Terrell Wells Middle, Harlandale Middle, and Dwight Middle, also struggle with academic performance and have high percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, some of the nearby charter schools, like KIPP Aspire Academy, tend to outperform the traditional public schools in the area, particularly in reading and mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 743 W Southcross Blvd
       San Antonio, TX  78211-2742


(210) 989-2040

District: Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1854th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,171 Help


Students who attend A Leal Junior Middle usually attend:

High:    Harlandale High School

Feeder schools for A Leal Junior Middle:

Elementary:    Collier Elementary
    Stonewall/Flanders Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.4%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A Leal Junior Middle ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.01. (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 (98.3%), White (1.4%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A Leal Junior Middle is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare A Leal Junior Middle employs 49.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A Leal Junior Middle is $13,171, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A Leal Junior Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks A Leal Junior Middle 1854th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See A Leal Junior Middle in the ranking list.)

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Harlandale Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Harlandale Independent School District (Isd) 845th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A Leal Junior Middle

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Rank History for all students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.15 1352nd 1573 14.0%
2005 14.37 1451st 1582 8.3%
2006 21.21 1378th 1585 13.1%
2007 16.69 1538th 1684 8.7%
2008 46.62 1076th 1718 37.4%
2009 43.92 1186th 1763 32.7%
2010 50.54 1065th 1803 40.9%
2011 49.63 1163rd 1895 38.6%
2012 30.63 1487th 1951 23.8%
2013 38.50 1362nd 1973 31.0%
2014 29.67 1529th 1987 23.0%
2015 37.78 1393rd 2043 31.8%
2016 20.71 1726th 1987 13.1%
2017 26.29 1574th 2027 22.3%
2018 29.10 1545th 2080 25.7%
2019 28.69 1644th 2193 25.0%
2021 19.58 1898th 2252 15.7%
2022 28.45 1686th 2254 25.2%
2023 24.35 1859th 2330 20.2%
2024 26.01 1854th 2361 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.22 452nd 1376 67.2%
2019 40.12 827th 1445 42.8%
2021 30.44 1222nd 1592 23.2%
2022 33.09 1167th 1643 29.0%
2023 26.81 1380th 1720 19.8%
2024 34.68 1187th 1760 32.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 1393rd 1597 12.8%
2019 18.44 1570th 1626 3.4%
2021 30.30 1306th 1712 23.7%
2022 28.04 1442nd 1757 17.9%
2023 28.22 1490th 1815 17.9%
2024 42.35 1071st 1881 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 1426th 2039 30.1%
2019 37.54 1376th 2073 33.6%
2021 28.44 1692nd 2172 22.1%
2022 36.98 1459th 2220 34.3%
2023 32.15 1638th 2251 27.2%
2024 31.71 1635th 2224 26.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.42 68th 76 10.5%
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Rank History for Female students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 1620th 2008 19.3%
2019 28.46 1590th 2047 22.3%
2021 20.49 1828th 2151 15.0%
2022 28.47 1684th 2221 24.2%
2023 26.17 1790th 2241 20.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 1197th 1430 16.3%
2019 26.32 1241st 1446 14.2%
2021 20.45 1291st 1501 14.0%
2022 37.93 1116th 1488 25.0%
2023 25.09 1289th 1481 13.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 1085th 2008 46.0%
2019 45.07 1031st 2058 49.9%
2021 28.09 1724th 2118 18.6%
2022 44.46 1092nd 2182 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.67 1456th 2030 28.3%
2019 26.87 1632nd 2069 21.1%
2021 19.98 1847th 2168 14.8%
2022 28.65 1687th 2228 24.3%
2023 22.32 1859th 2245 17.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A Leal Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.80 1275th 1895 32.7%
2019 33.89 1353rd 1935 30.1%
2021 25.08 1671st 2043 18.2%
2022 35.05 1390th 2077 33.1%
2023 30.86 1575th 2116 25.6%
2024 31.62 1534th 2108 27.2%
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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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Enrollment information for A Leal Junior Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 15 0 1 753 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 16 0 0 773 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 13 1 0 770 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 18 2 0 799 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1993 18 3 0 817 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1994 14 0 1 858 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1995 10 0 0 784 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1996 10 0 0 784 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1997 17 0 0 801 1 n/a n/a 0 819
1998 18 0 0 814 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1999 19 0 0 832 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2000 14 0 0 819 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 12 3 0 784 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2002 5 3 0 746 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 5 3 0 746 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 6 3 0 792 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2005 8 1 0 762 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2006 10 3 0 744 2 n/a n/a 0 759
2007 8 3 0 743 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2008 6 4 0 718 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 13 2 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2010 14 1 1 732 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2011 9 0 0 755 0 0 0 0 764
2012 10 1 0 761 1 0 1 0 774
2013 12 1 0 739 1 0 0 0 753
2014 9 2 0 819 1 0 0 0 831
2015 3 2 0 798 0 0 1 0 804
2016 5 1 0 798 0 0 1 0 805
2017 5 0 0 803 0 0 2 0 810
2018 4 3 0 814 0 0 1 0 822
2019 4 3 0 763 0 0 1 0 771
2020 7 2 0 769 0 0 0 0 778
2021 5 3 0 684 0 0 0 0 692
2022 6 3 0 671 0 0 1 0 681
2023 9 2 0 616 0 0 2 0 629
2024 8 2 0 564 0 0 0 0 574

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 A Leal Junior Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 790 56.0 14.1 n/a
1991 785 55.7 14.0 n/a
1992 819 59.7 13.7 78.8
1993 838 57.0 14.7 77.7
1994 873 55.6 15.7 75.8
1995 796 59.7 13.3 72.6
1996 796 59.7 13.3 72.6
1997 819 61.0 13.4 75.6
1998 832 55.6 15.0 0
1999 851 56.8 15.0 76.9
2000 833 57.8 14.4 65.8
2001 800 55.9 14.3 56.6
2002 754 53.7 14.0 67.1
2003 754 53.7 14.0 67.1
2004 801 48.5 16.5 54.4
2005 773 50.2 15.4 33.9
2006 759 50.0 15.2 16.1
2007 754 52.3 14.4 6.6
2008 728 51.8 14.1 0.5
2009 756 49.7 15.2 0.3
2010 748 51.0 14.6 0.3
2011 764 53.3 14.3 0
2012 774 52.9 14.6 0
2013 753 54.0 13.9 96.7
2014 831 52.7 15.7 94.5
2015 804 58.0 13.8 94.8
2016 805 63.0 12.7 80
2017 810 62.2 13.0 94.3
2018 822 59.1 13.8 91.2
2019 771 62.3 12.3 91.7
2020 778 59.7 13.0 97
2021 692 62.2 11.1 83.8
2022 681 62.9 10.8 94.4
2023 629 49.0 12.8 89.8
2024 574 49.3 11.6 92.9

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 A Leal Junior Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 790 56.0 14.1 n/a
1991 785 55.7 14.0 n/a
1992 819 59.7 13.7 78.8
1993 838 57.0 14.7 77.7
1994 873 55.6 15.7 75.8
1995 796 59.7 13.3 72.6
1996 796 59.7 13.3 72.6
1997 819 61.0 13.4 75.6
1998 832 55.6 15.0 0
1999 851 56.8 15.0 76.9
2000 833 57.8 14.4 65.8
2001 800 55.9 14.3 56.6
2002 754 53.7 14.0 67.1
2003 754 53.7 14.0 67.1
2004 801 48.5 16.5 54.4
2005 773 50.2 15.4 33.9
2006 759 50.0 15.2 16.1
2007 754 52.3 14.4 6.6
2008 728 51.8 14.1 0.5
2009 756 49.7 15.2 0.3
2010 748 51.0 14.6 0.3
2011 764 53.3 14.3 0
2012 774 52.9 14.6 0
2013 753 54.0 13.9 96.7
2014 831 52.7 15.7 94.5
2015 804 58.0 13.8 94.8
2016 805 63.0 12.7 80
2017 810 62.2 13.0 94.3
2018 822 59.1 13.8 91.2
2019 771 62.3 12.3 91.7
2020 778 59.7 13.0 97
2021 692 62.2 11.1 83.8
2022 681 62.9 10.8 94.4
2023 629 49.0 12.8 89.8
2024 574 49.3 11.6 92.9

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 A Leal Junior Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (6.7%) $10,491 (93.3%) $11,243
2020 $525 (4.7%) $10,612 (95.3%) $11,137
2021 $1,359 (10.3%) $11,812 (89.7%) $13,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on A Leal Junior Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1644th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1859th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (A Leal Junior Middle)1731
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))2327
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (A Leal Junior Middle)2921
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3517
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (A Leal Junior Middle)3030
   7th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3333
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (A Leal Junior Middle)156
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))1913
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (A Leal Junior Middle)4432
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))4138
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (A Leal Junior Middle)5436
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))5737
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (A Leal Junior Middle)3632
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3935
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (A Leal Junior Middle)2827
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3324
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (A Leal Junior Middle)9655
 41%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))5627
 29%
   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 Students771629
 18.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic763616
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White49
 125%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%89.8%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A Leal Junior Middle

A Leal Junior Middle ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Texas middle schools.

Students at A Leal Junior Middle are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 574 students attended A Leal Junior Middle.

Students who attend A Leal Junior Middle usually go on to attend Harlandale High School


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