Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Summary:

Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is a public middle school serving around 790 students in grades 6-8 in the Medina Valley Independent School District (ISD) in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (60.76% in 2022-2023), and has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 20-25% of Texas middle schools.

Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 63.94% of 6th graders, 59.56% of 7th graders, and 67.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. The school's Gifted and Talented program is also highly ranked, placing in the top 5% of Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. Additionally, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students is particularly strong, ranking in the top 10-15% and top 20% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Northside Independent School District, Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle generally outperforms its peers, suggesting the Medina Valley ISD and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle are providing a higher-quality education. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there may be opportunities for improvement in supporting the success of English Language Learners and students with special needs, as these subgroups are not as highly ranked as some others.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 266 Cr 381
       San Antonio, TX  78253


(830) 931-2243

District: Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
561st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,008 Help


Students who attend Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle usually attend:

High:    Medina Valley High School

Feeder schools for Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle:

Elementary:    Ladera Elementary
    Potranco Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
White:
23.7%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.92. (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 (60.8%), White (23.7%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is 15.9. (See more...)
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Compare Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle employs 49.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is $9,008.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle 561st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle in the ranking list.)

Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd) 229th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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Rank History for all students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.38 518th 2193 76.4%
2021 84.32 235th 2252 89.6%
2022 74.91 406th 2254 82.0%
2023 73.06 459th 2330 80.3%
2024 68.92 561st 2361 76.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.93 442nd 753 41.3%
2021 61.77 217th 743 70.8%
2022 80.53 95th 813 88.3%
2023 66.63 206th 817 74.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.30 1280th 1445 11.4%
2021 72.86 190th 1592 88.1%
2022 57.16 477th 1643 71.0%
2023 53.14 640th 1720 62.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.68 903rd 1626 44.5%
2021 69.66 226th 1712 86.8%
2022 62.56 357th 1757 79.7%
2023 57.34 484th 1815 73.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.85 461st 2073 77.8%
2021 88.03 90th 2172 95.9%
2022 76.60 278th 2220 87.5%
2023 72.16 385th 2251 82.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.40 544th 2047 73.4%
2021 83.00 245th 2151 88.6%
2022 74.57 409th 2221 81.6%
2023 74.97 401st 2241 82.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.45 87th 1446 94.0%
2021 83.30 75th 1501 95.0%
2022 82.28 48th 1488 96.8%
2023 73.23 313th 1481 78.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.54 489th 2058 76.2%
2021 68.69 347th 2118 83.6%
2022 54.28 758th 2182 65.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.28 490th 2069 76.3%
2021 83.81 230th 2168 89.4%
2022 72.19 448th 2228 79.9%
2023 69.08 540th 2245 75.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.31 486th 606 19.8%
2023 32.61 487th 616 20.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.29 200th 1193 83.2%
2021 87.88 77th 1213 93.7%
2022 75.25 190th 1251 84.8%
2023 84.07 130th 1273 89.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.98 349th 1935 82.0%
2021 88.61 118th 2043 94.2%
2022 78.66 265th 2077 87.2%
2023 73.74 343rd 2116 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.85 476th 1684 71.7%
2021 80.81 199th 1700 88.3%
2022 68.88 425th 1723 75.3%
2023 72.51 365th 1749 79.1%
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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 Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 156 35 4 459 5 0 33 0 692
2020 157 42 8 527 8 3 35 0 780
2021 179 58 7 564 8 3 35 0 854
2022 154 54 9 465 2 2 34 0 720
2023 187 73 12 480 1 1 36 0 790

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 Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 692 41.8 16.5 48.6
2020 780 48.8 15.9 46.7
2021 854 49.9 17.1 46
2022 720 45.2 15.9 39.4
2023 790 49.5 15.9 50.1

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 Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 692 41.8 16.5 48.6
2020 780 48.8 15.9 46.7
2021 854 49.9 17.1 46
2022 720 45.2 15.9 39.4
2023 790 49.5 15.9 50.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $754 (8.6%) $8,053 (91.4%) $8,807
2020 $786 (8.6%) $8,314 (91.4%) $9,100
2021 $778 (8.6%) $8,230 (91.4%) $9,008

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 518th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 459th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)5363
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))4664
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)6450
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))6046
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)5164
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5548
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)5672
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5563
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)4553
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))4851
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)5948
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5243
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)2940
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))2932
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle)8892
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   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 Students692790
 14.2%
African American3573
 108.6%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic459480
 4.6%
Pacific Islander01
White156187
 19.9%
Two or More Races3336
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%50.1%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle

Students who attend Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle usually go on to attend Medina Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle.

Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle ranks 561st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle are 61% Hispanic, 24% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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