Zachry Middle

Summary:

Zachry Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 946 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD), which is ranked 496 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zachry Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (74.63%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 56.51% to 81.92% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the NISD and Texas state averages across most subject areas and grade levels, though its 8th grade Algebra I proficiency (61.21%) is higher than both the NISD (46.04%) and state (44.73%) averages. Zachry Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 730 out of 2,043 Texas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 1,780 out of 2,252 in 2020-2021, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 3 stars out of 5 in recent years to only 1 star in 2020-2021. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than the Hispanic and White student populations.

Zachry Middle has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 0.6% over the past several years, which is lower than the surrounding schools. However, the school has a high percentage of students (65.43% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Nearby Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Junior Campus and IDEA Hidden Meadow College Preparatory, charter schools, generally outperform Zachry Middle on academic measures, with higher STAAR test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9410 Timber Path
       San Antonio, TX  78250-4900


(210) 397-7400

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1169th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,020 Help


Students who attend Zachry Middle usually attend:

High:    Taft High School

Feeder schools for Zachry Middle:

Elementary:    Burke Elementary
    Fernandez Elementary
    Knowlton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,050

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.0%
White:
13.3%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zachry Middle ranks better than 50.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th 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 46.85. (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 (75%), White (13.3%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zachry Middle is 16.2. 13 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zachry Middle is $10,020, which is the 4th highest among 21 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zachry Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Zachry Middle 1169th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Zachry Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 Zachry Middle

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Rank History for all students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.77 914th 1573 41.9%
2005 47.70 927th 1582 41.4%
2006 55.70 783rd 1585 50.6%
2007 56.12 809th 1684 52.0%
2008 67.09 499th 1718 71.0%
2009 66.53 526th 1763 70.2%
2010 67.63 478th 1803 73.5%
2011 62.03 708th 1895 62.6%
2012 45.28 1160th 1951 40.5%
2013 59.68 776th 1973 60.7%
2014 56.67 874th 1987 56.0%
2015 62.96 730th 2043 64.3%
2016 62.53 747th 1987 62.4%
2017 46.08 998th 2027 50.8%
2018 43.11 1143rd 2080 45.0%
2019 37.73 1365th 2193 37.8%
2021 23.48 1780th 2252 21.0%
2022 32.60 1545th 2254 31.5%
2023 36.37 1524th 2330 34.6%
2024 46.85 1169th 2361 50.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.87 247th 720 65.7%
2019 49.54 357th 753 52.6%
2021 23.62 622nd 743 16.3%
2022 37.62 536th 813 34.1%
2023 29.96 620th 817 24.1%
2024 37.80 515th 812 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.22 347th 1376 74.8%
2019 37.20 909th 1445 37.1%
2021 26.44 1348th 1592 15.3%
2022 35.18 1107th 1643 32.6%
2023 47.22 804th 1720 53.3%
2024 54.04 642nd 1760 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 966th 1597 39.5%
2019 36.27 1042nd 1626 35.9%
2021 30.26 1308th 1712 23.6%
2022 29.40 1392nd 1757 20.8%
2023 34.42 1229th 1815 32.3%
2024 51.44 766th 1881 59.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.51 894th 2039 56.2%
2019 42.98 1183rd 2073 42.9%
2021 27.00 1743rd 2172 19.8%
2022 36.32 1477th 2220 33.5%
2023 36.50 1497th 2251 33.5%
2024 47.08 1069th 2224 51.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 1069th 2008 46.8%
2019 43.09 1148th 2047 43.9%
2021 24.54 1707th 2151 20.6%
2022 31.41 1581st 2221 28.8%
2023 34.40 1540th 2241 31.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 1003rd 1430 29.9%
2019 56.54 768th 1446 46.9%
2021 33.17 1149th 1501 23.5%
2022 46.28 993rd 1488 33.3%
2023 61.02 706th 1481 52.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 1184th 2008 41.0%
2019 41.17 1164th 2058 43.4%
2021 22.72 1897th 2118 10.4%
2022 41.16 1229th 2182 43.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 1149th 2030 43.4%
2019 32.37 1457th 2069 29.6%
2021 24.06 1730th 2168 20.2%
2022 33.64 1515th 2228 32.0%
2023 38.81 1369th 2245 39.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 394th 587 32.9%
2019 37.49 433rd 594 27.1%
2021 23.39 505th 589 14.3%
2022 23.00 527th 606 13.0%
2023 49.59 352nd 616 42.9%
2024 48.50 366th 612 40.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.19 456th 1167 60.9%
2019 50.00 509th 1193 57.3%
2021 44.85 586th 1213 51.7%
2022 49.18 527th 1251 57.9%
2023 39.01 737th 1273 42.1%
2024 55.60 448th 1271 64.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.50 987th 1895 47.9%
2019 39.24 1185th 1935 38.8%
2021 24.61 1687th 2043 17.4%
2022 33.98 1439th 2077 30.7%
2023 39.93 1295th 2116 38.8%
2024 49.26 945th 2108 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Zachry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 776th 1673 53.6%
2019 44.78 936th 1684 44.4%
2021 23.87 1444th 1700 15.1%
2022 36.95 1165th 1723 32.4%
2023 45.65 985th 1749 43.7%
2024 43.52 993rd 1724 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Open Quote I believe the Principal is a respectful and caring person who is trying her best to raise overall Student Body Performance Standards. However, I believe some of her staff are impeding and not helping to move the school and student body in the same overall positive direction. As a parent my first impressions in interacting with various staff personnel ... lead my first impressions to be unfavorable unfortunately...as many upon first meeting them ...come across as curt, unfriendly, and rough around the edges to the point of coming across as rude... and this was their tone.. upon me just meeting them to inquire about general school related information....so in my opinion those staff members are not the best role models to have employed in any school....I believe all the school staff should be respectful in their tone as well as model the best interpersonal behavior they hope to aspire the whole student body with. A respectful and caring staff is what is needed ...even when they need to discipline inappropriate student behavior. Also school staff needs to do a better job to communicate to students that cursing, name calling, and public displays of affection is inappropriate behavior...and should not be condoned nor tolerated. One doesn't have to be rich to have and show class and everyone deserves respect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Zachry Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 70 8 407 1 n/a n/a 0 1168
1989 684 72 11 448 1 n/a n/a 0 1216
1990 733 84 14 503 1 n/a n/a 0 1335
1991 766 95 10 534 0 n/a n/a 0 1405
1992 762 97 12 623 3 n/a n/a 0 1497
1993 813 97 19 692 3 n/a n/a 0 1624
1994 582 106 16 572 5 n/a n/a 0 1281
1995 576 117 19 671 5 n/a n/a 0 1388
1996 576 117 19 671 5 n/a n/a 0 1388
1997 625 118 21 759 2 n/a n/a 0 1525
1998 649 128 22 783 4 n/a n/a 0 1586
1999 450 92 14 674 0 n/a n/a 0 1230
2000 451 71 13 679 3 n/a n/a 0 1217
2001 414 74 17 693 2 n/a n/a 0 1200
2002 481 133 38 923 4 n/a n/a 0 1579
2003 481 133 38 923 4 n/a n/a 0 1579
2004 479 150 31 977 2 n/a n/a 0 1639
2005 361 117 19 834 5 n/a n/a 0 1336
2006 313 98 20 881 5 n/a n/a 0 1317
2007 326 111 25 1018 3 n/a n/a 0 1483
2008 252 87 12 802 3 n/a n/a 0 1156
2009 212 82 18 768 3 n/a n/a 0 1083
2010 212 99 23 801 10 n/a n/a 0 1145
2011 140 63 9 843 4 2 20 0 1081
2012 128 69 16 910 3 2 18 0 1146
2013 130 58 11 801 0 2 25 0 1027
2014 114 59 10 812 1 0 27 0 1023
2015 127 60 9 852 1 2 25 0 1076
2016 120 63 11 812 0 1 19 0 1026
2017 123 73 14 781 0 0 18 0 1009
2018 120 55 15 735 0 4 19 0 948
2019 117 46 15 730 0 4 14 0 926
2020 121 42 18 763 0 3 13 0 960
2021 120 39 21 698 0 1 10 0 889
2022 150 49 21 716 0 0 25 0 961
2023 130 59 24 706 0 2 25 0 946
2024 140 71 20 787 0 2 30 0 1050

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zachry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1168 66.0 17.6 n/a
1989 1216 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1335 86.0 15.5 n/a
1991 1405 85.7 16.3 n/a
1992 1497 92.3 16.2 12.3
1993 1624 102.0 15.9 25.5
1994 1281 84.0 15.3 20.7
1995 1388 92.1 15.1 22.4
1996 1388 92.1 15.1 22.4
1997 1525 94.6 16.1 24.4
1998 1586 103.6 15.3 23
1999 1230 85.0 14.5 41.5
2000 1217 79.4 15.3 41.3
2001 1200 80.0 15.0 46.5
2002 1579 97.2 16.2 48.8
2003 1579 97.2 16.2 48.8
2004 1639 95.5 17.2 46.1
2005 1336 89.6 14.9 52.3
2006 1317 85.6 15.4 55.2
2007 1483 89.7 16.5 52.8
2008 1156 76.1 15.2 55.9
2009 1083 73.3 14.8 57.2
2010 1145 73.8 15.5 57.5
2011 1081 72.6 14.8 64.3
2012 1146 67.2 17.0 66.4
2013 1027 62.2 16.4 68.3
2014 1023 62.5 16.3 66.5
2015 1076 65.0 16.5 65.2
2016 1026 69.0 14.8 67.1
2017 1009 62.6 16.0 71
2018 948 63.8 14.8 69.2
2019 926 58.8 15.7 71
2020 960 58.7 16.3 69.6
2021 889 58.0 15.3 71.3
2022 961 66.0 14.5 69.5
2023 946 63.9 14.7 65.4
2024 1050 64.6 16.2 55

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 Zachry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1168 66.0 17.6 n/a
1989 1216 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1335 86.0 15.5 n/a
1991 1405 85.7 16.3 n/a
1992 1497 92.3 16.2 12.3
1993 1624 102.0 15.9 25.5
1994 1281 84.0 15.3 20.7
1995 1388 92.1 15.1 22.4
1996 1388 92.1 15.1 22.4
1997 1525 94.6 16.1 24.4
1998 1586 103.6 15.3 23
1999 1230 85.0 14.5 41.5
2000 1217 79.4 15.3 41.3
2001 1200 80.0 15.0 46.5
2002 1579 97.2 16.2 48.8
2003 1579 97.2 16.2 48.8
2004 1639 95.5 17.2 46.1
2005 1336 89.6 14.9 52.3
2006 1317 85.6 15.4 55.2
2007 1483 89.7 16.5 52.8
2008 1156 76.1 15.2 55.9
2009 1083 73.3 14.8 57.2
2010 1145 73.8 15.5 57.5
2011 1081 72.6 14.8 64.3
2012 1146 67.2 17.0 66.4
2013 1027 62.2 16.4 68.3
2014 1023 62.5 16.3 66.5
2015 1076 65.0 16.5 65.2
2016 1026 69.0 14.8 67.1
2017 1009 62.6 16.0 71
2018 948 63.8 14.8 69.2
2019 926 58.8 15.7 71
2020 960 58.7 16.3 69.6
2021 889 58.0 15.3 71.3
2022 961 66.0 14.5 69.5
2023 946 63.9 14.7 65.4
2024 1050 64.6 16.2 55

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 Zachry Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $918 (10.1%) $8,130 (89.9%) $9,048
2020 $1,222 (13.5%) $7,862 (86.5%) $9,084
2021 $1,052 (10.5%) $8,968 (89.5%) $10,020

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zachry Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1365th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1524th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Zachry Middle)2852
 24%
   6th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Zachry Middle)3235
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Zachry Middle)4347
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Zachry Middle)1416
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))2320
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Zachry Middle)4738
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Zachry Middle)4532
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Zachry Middle)5027
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Zachry Middle)2923
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Zachry Middle)8141
 40%
   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 Students926946
 2.2%
African American4659
 28.3%
American Indian00
Asian1524
 60%
Hispanic730706
 3.3%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White117130
 11.1%
Two or More Races1425
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%65.4%
 5.5%


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Students at Zachry Middle are 75% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Zachry Middle usually go on to attend Taft High School

Zachry Middle ranks 1169th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,050 students attended Zachry Middle.


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