Rudder Middle

Summary:

Rudder Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 994 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Northside Independent School District. The school faces unique challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower academic performance compared to nearby schools.

Rudder Middle's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.62%) and a lower percentage of White students (17.81%). Academically, the school's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the nearby Zachry Middle, Garcia Middle, and other local middle schools. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 38.82% to 44.28% at Rudder Middle, compared to 43.27% to 76.22% at the nearby schools. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students performing particularly low.

Rudder Middle faces additional challenges, including a relatively high dropout rate and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.93% to 80.48% over the past few years. This suggests that the school may be dealing with significant socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance and outcomes. However, the school's stronger performance for African American and Hispanic students compared to state averages indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6558 Horn Blvd
       San Antonio, TX  78240-2587


(210) 397-5000

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1697th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,333 Help


Students who attend Rudder Middle usually attend:

High:    Marshall High School

Feeder schools for Rudder Middle:

Elementary:    Leon Valley Elementary
    Mead Elementary
    Thornton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  996

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.9%
White:
16.1%
Asian:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Compare Details Rudder Middle ranks worse than 71.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 21 ranked middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.09. (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 Student population at Rudder Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.9%), White (16.1%), Asian (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rudder Middle is 13.5, which is the 5th best among 21 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rudder Middle is $9,333, which is the 7th highest among 21 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rudder Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rudder Middle 1697th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Rudder Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northside Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Independent School District (Isd) 496th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rudder Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.28 492nd 1573 68.7%
2005 65.81 506th 1582 68.0%
2006 63.66 584th 1585 63.2%
2007 61.87 641st 1684 61.9%
2008 64.40 588th 1718 65.8%
2009 59.81 762nd 1763 56.8%
2010 51.14 1046th 1803 42.0%
2011 51.54 1088th 1895 42.6%
2012 49.79 1036th 1951 46.9%
2013 57.63 838th 1973 57.5%
2014 53.58 963rd 1987 51.5%
2015 53.31 987th 2043 51.7%
2016 48.07 1114th 1987 43.9%
2017 38.76 1226th 2027 39.5%
2018 39.60 1252nd 2080 39.8%
2019 34.02 1485th 2193 32.3%
2021 29.04 1615th 2252 28.3%
2022 34.33 1491st 2254 33.9%
2023 42.69 1298th 2330 44.3%
2024 31.09 1697th 2361 28.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.06 523rd 720 27.4%
2019 43.04 429th 753 43.0%
2021 18.20 681st 743 8.3%
2022 7.39 807th 813 0.7%
2023 15.33 755th 817 7.6%
2024 8.31 792nd 812 2.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 1004th 1376 27.0%
2019 32.78 1043rd 1445 27.8%
2021 23.04 1467th 1592 7.9%
2022 24.97 1419th 1643 13.6%
2023 31.21 1263rd 1720 26.6%
2024 26.12 1439th 1760 18.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.88 1316th 1597 17.6%
2019 39.64 904th 1626 44.4%
2021 46.00 713th 1712 58.4%
2022 42.02 901st 1757 48.7%
2023 53.31 588th 1815 67.6%
2024 44.07 1008th 1881 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.09 1134th 2039 44.4%
2019 33.94 1486th 2073 28.3%
2021 26.92 1746th 2172 19.6%
2022 37.31 1444th 2220 35.0%
2023 47.11 1137th 2251 49.5%
2024 33.30 1583rd 2224 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 1232nd 2008 38.6%
2019 31.11 1515th 2047 26.0%
2021 35.07 1414th 2151 34.3%
2022 39.73 1322nd 2221 40.5%
2023 44.45 1219th 2241 45.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.51 842nd 1430 41.1%
2019 56.03 780th 1446 46.1%
2021 53.41 839th 1501 44.1%
2022 61.46 643rd 1488 56.8%
2023 70.39 402nd 1481 72.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.11 1037th 2008 48.4%
2019 40.28 1196th 2058 41.9%
2021 29.10 1678th 2118 20.8%
2022 44.91 1073rd 2182 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 1256th 2030 38.1%
2019 36.39 1340th 2069 35.2%
2021 25.61 1676th 2168 22.7%
2022 29.64 1647th 2228 26.1%
2023 40.84 1301st 2245 42.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.46 563rd 587 4.1%
2019 3.07 585th 594 1.5%
2021 1.32 586th 589 0.5%
2022 1.41 599th 606 1.2%
2023 2.53 601st 616 2.4%
2024 2.80 602nd 612 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 935th 1167 19.9%
2019 28.60 905th 1193 24.1%
2021 38.17 728th 1213 40.0%
2022 52.94 467th 1251 62.7%
2023 49.68 554th 1273 56.5%
2024 28.97 984th 1271 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.75 921st 1895 51.4%
2019 40.72 1141st 1935 41.0%
2021 33.81 1393rd 2043 31.8%
2022 41.71 1186th 2077 42.9%
2023 50.89 937th 2116 55.7%
2024 44.94 1085th 2108 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rudder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.59 1153rd 1673 31.1%
2019 34.86 1190th 1684 29.3%
2021 33.02 1254th 1700 26.2%
2022 39.71 1098th 1723 36.3%
2023 45.92 979th 1749 44.0%
2024 30.29 1329th 1724 22.9%
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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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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Open Quote This school is very crowded and there is not enough action being taken on bullying and the way they respect other students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rudder Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 701 30 26 301 n/a n/a n/a 0 1058
1989 694 37 36 312 1 n/a n/a 0 1080
1990 772 40 31 380 2 n/a n/a 0 1225
1991 799 40 31 428 7 n/a n/a 0 1305
1992 784 49 29 451 4 n/a n/a 0 1317
1993 761 52 35 490 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
1994 659 70 31 417 1 n/a n/a 0 1178
1995 660 80 50 475 1 n/a n/a 0 1266
1996 660 80 50 475 1 n/a n/a 0 1266
1997 704 68 40 478 2 n/a n/a 0 1292
1998 687 67 46 512 4 n/a n/a 0 1316
1999 602 82 41 500 3 n/a n/a 0 1228
2000 617 65 44 534 4 n/a n/a 0 1264
2001 650 75 42 559 1 n/a n/a 0 1327
2002 613 75 52 648 6 n/a n/a 0 1394
2003 613 75 52 648 6 n/a n/a 0 1394
2004 434 66 51 592 3 n/a n/a 0 1146
2005 375 101 56 581 0 n/a n/a 0 1113
2006 363 97 52 610 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
2007 343 82 59 651 1 n/a n/a 0 1136
2008 317 94 70 638 3 n/a n/a 0 1122
2009 301 118 106 673 6 n/a n/a 0 1204
2010 246 119 107 662 7 n/a n/a 0 1141
2011 224 95 77 738 3 1 35 0 1173
2012 191 95 76 717 1 1 28 0 1109
2013 189 83 60 663 1 1 28 0 1025
2014 149 76 66 682 1 4 16 0 994
2015 173 83 71 706 1 3 13 0 1050
2016 169 104 76 689 0 3 20 0 1061
2017 152 85 88 698 1 3 23 0 1050
2018 141 80 93 631 2 3 20 0 970
2019 152 74 85 654 2 2 10 0 979
2020 159 100 78 644 1 1 11 0 994
2021 165 102 77 617 1 0 28 0 990
2022 154 74 94 567 2 0 39 0 930
2023 177 72 137 533 2 1 72 0 994
2024 160 83 135 547 0 1 70 0 996

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 Rudder Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1058 60.0 17.6 n/a
1989 1080 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1225 79.0 15.5 n/a
1991 1305 78.8 16.5 n/a
1992 1317 82.8 15.9 17.2
1993 1340 87.0 15.4 28.1
1994 1178 78.0 15.1 20.1
1995 1266 76.7 16.5 22.1
1996 1266 76.7 16.5 22.1
1997 1292 82.5 15.7 22.3
1998 1316 83.4 15.8 22.3
1999 1228 78.0 15.7 34.8
2000 1264 80.0 15.8 32.7
2001 1327 86.0 15.4 34.9
2002 1394 91.7 15.2 35.7
2003 1394 91.7 15.2 35.7
2004 1146 71.3 16.1 41.9
2005 1113 73.0 15.2 45.6
2006 1122 63.0 17.8 50.2
2007 1136 71.0 16.0 45.1
2008 1122 69.4 16.2 49.6
2009 1204 71.5 16.8 53
2010 1141 70.7 16.1 55
2011 1173 74.9 15.6 56.1
2012 1109 63.8 17.3 59.4
2013 1025 60.7 16.8 60.9
2014 994 59.0 16.8 62.8
2015 1050 66.0 15.9 55.3
2016 1061 67.0 15.8 62.3
2017 1050 67.4 15.5 65.8
2018 970 65.9 14.7 69.3
2019 979 63.8 15.3 68.9
2020 994 62.4 15.9 71.4
2021 990 64.5 15.3 72.9
2022 930 67.1 13.8 74.9
2023 994 67.8 14.6 80.5
2024 996 73.6 13.5 78.7

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 Rudder Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1058 60.0 17.6 n/a
1989 1080 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1225 79.0 15.5 n/a
1991 1305 78.8 16.5 n/a
1992 1317 82.8 15.9 17.2
1993 1340 87.0 15.4 28.1
1994 1178 78.0 15.1 20.1
1995 1266 76.7 16.5 22.1
1996 1266 76.7 16.5 22.1
1997 1292 82.5 15.7 22.3
1998 1316 83.4 15.8 22.3
1999 1228 78.0 15.7 34.8
2000 1264 80.0 15.8 32.7
2001 1327 86.0 15.4 34.9
2002 1394 91.7 15.2 35.7
2003 1394 91.7 15.2 35.7
2004 1146 71.3 16.1 41.9
2005 1113 73.0 15.2 45.6
2006 1122 63.0 17.8 50.2
2007 1136 71.0 16.0 45.1
2008 1122 69.4 16.2 49.6
2009 1204 71.5 16.8 53
2010 1141 70.7 16.1 55
2011 1173 74.9 15.6 56.1
2012 1109 63.8 17.3 59.4
2013 1025 60.7 16.8 60.9
2014 994 59.0 16.8 62.8
2015 1050 66.0 15.9 55.3
2016 1061 67.0 15.8 62.3
2017 1050 67.4 15.5 65.8
2018 970 65.9 14.7 69.3
2019 979 63.8 15.3 68.9
2020 994 62.4 15.9 71.4
2021 990 64.5 15.3 72.9
2022 930 67.1 13.8 74.9
2023 994 67.8 14.6 80.5
2024 996 73.6 13.5 78.7

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 Rudder Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,225 (13.4%) $7,892 (86.6%) $9,117
2020 $1,123 (12.6%) $7,777 (87.4%) $8,900
2021 $1,006 (10.8%) $8,328 (89.2%) $9,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rudder Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1485th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1298th of 2330 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Rudder Middle)3038
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rudder Middle)2917
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Rudder Middle)3541
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rudder Middle)1214
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))2320
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Rudder Middle)4656
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rudder Middle)4346
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Rudder Middle)4050
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rudder Middle)3636
   8th Grade Social Studies (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Rudder Middle)8662
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6844
 24%
   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 Students979994
 1.5%
African American7472
 2.7%
American Indian22
Asian85137
 61.2%
Hispanic654533
 18.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White152177
 16.4%
Two or More Races1072
 620%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%80.5%
 11.5%


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Rudder Middle ranks 1697th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Rudder Middle usually go on to attend Marshall High School

Students at Rudder Middle are 55% Hispanic, 16% White, 14% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 996 students attended Rudder Middle.


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