Luna Middle

Summary:

Luna Middle is a public middle school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,229 students. The school is part of the Northside Independent School District, which is ranked 496 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Luna Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (69.32%) compared to the district (56.51% at Bernal Middle) and state averages. Academically, Luna Middle's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.61% of 6th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 35.1% in the district and 37.1% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 438 out of 2,043 Texas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 1,389 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also dropped from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district and nearby districts, such as Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle, Luna Middle generally underperforms. However, the school's diverse student population and the relatively high ranking for African American and Asian students suggest potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support. Identifying and replicating the strategies that are working for these subgroups could help improve the overall academic performance of the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 N Grosenbacher
       San Antonio, TX  78253


(210) 397-5300

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1389th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,940 Help


Students who attend Luna Middle usually attend:

High:    Brennan High School

Feeder schools for Luna Middle:

Elementary:    Behlau Elementary
    Galm Elementary
    Mora Elementary
    Ott Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,229

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.3%
White:
15.5%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Luna Middle ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th 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 39.92. (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 (69.3%), White (15.5%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luna Middle is 17.5. 19 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luna Middle is $7,940. 14 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Luna Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Luna Middle 1389th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Luna Middle in the ranking list.)

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 Luna Middle

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Rank History for all students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 54.81 854th 1684 49.3%
2008 64.64 577th 1718 66.4%
2009 67.72 490th 1763 72.2%
2010 66.04 543rd 1803 69.9%
2011 67.17 518th 1895 72.7%
2012 67.14 577th 1951 70.4%
2013 67.74 559th 1973 71.7%
2014 69.37 546th 1987 72.5%
2015 73.33 438th 2043 78.6%
2016 71.13 511th 1987 74.3%
2017 62.22 607th 2027 70.1%
2018 58.12 700th 2080 66.3%
2019 51.17 946th 2193 56.9%
2021 29.16 1608th 2252 28.6%
2022 35.32 1462nd 2254 35.1%
2023 43.33 1275th 2330 45.3%
2024 39.92 1389th 2361 41.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.86 331st 720 54.0%
2019 44.07 415th 753 44.9%
2021 21.00 654th 743 12.0%
2022 51.86 352nd 813 56.7%
2023 40.99 496th 817 39.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.05 844th 1376 38.7%
2019 39.49 836th 1445 42.1%
2021 35.44 1057th 1592 33.6%
2022 26.58 1373rd 1643 16.4%
2023 35.66 1129th 1720 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.26 308th 1597 80.7%
2019 43.30 789th 1626 51.5%
2021 26.67 1456th 1712 15.0%
2022 39.09 1007th 1757 42.7%
2023 51.81 629th 1815 65.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 906th 2039 55.6%
2019 49.24 968th 2073 53.3%
2021 27.58 1718th 2172 20.9%
2022 30.67 1686th 2220 24.1%
2023 42.21 1298th 2251 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 764th 2008 62.0%
2019 52.61 872nd 2047 57.4%
2021 34.08 1448th 2151 32.7%
2022 38.61 1361st 2221 38.7%
2023 44.33 1222nd 2241 45.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 706th 1430 50.6%
2019 59.86 683rd 1446 52.8%
2021 52.50 859th 1501 42.8%
2022 47.76 962nd 1488 35.3%
2023 59.56 754th 1481 49.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.74 840th 2008 58.2%
2019 44.33 1055th 2058 48.7%
2021 26.56 1776th 2118 16.1%
2022 52.20 815th 2182 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.55 697th 2030 65.7%
2019 47.80 958th 2069 53.7%
2021 24.98 1700th 2168 21.6%
2022 31.96 1573rd 2228 29.4%
2023 41.70 1274th 2245 43.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.21 314th 587 46.5%
2019 37.18 434th 594 26.9%
2022 59.04 269th 606 55.6%
2023 57.73 288th 616 53.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 300th 1167 74.3%
2019 48.86 525th 1193 56.0%
2021 29.02 937th 1213 22.8%
2022 35.90 801st 1251 36.0%
2023 47.17 605th 1273 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 595th 1895 68.6%
2019 52.74 788th 1935 59.3%
2021 31.49 1463rd 2043 28.4%
2022 35.95 1361st 2077 34.5%
2023 45.33 1103rd 2116 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Luna Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.02 643rd 1673 61.6%
2019 55.61 671st 1684 60.2%
2021 41.11 1038th 1700 38.9%
2022 40.10 1094th 1723 36.5%
2023 49.36 879th 1749 49.7%
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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 Luna Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 363 134 20 518 2 n/a n/a 0 1037
2006 397 175 29 629 5 n/a n/a 0 1235
2007 419 200 31 782 7 n/a n/a 0 1439
2008 408 218 45 889 9 n/a n/a 0 1569
2009 365 147 36 667 5 n/a n/a 0 1220
2010 378 165 47 770 8 n/a n/a 0 1368
2011 275 97 12 587 2 7 56 0 1036
2012 266 119 15 643 4 7 47 0 1101
2013 256 141 16 688 3 8 51 0 1163
2014 266 137 19 724 5 8 52 0 1211
2015 295 125 20 720 4 11 67 0 1242
2016 283 124 22 741 3 9 74 0 1256
2017 290 122 22 787 0 6 64 0 1291
2018 283 134 18 837 1 5 80 0 1358
2019 289 140 19 923 2 2 69 0 1444
2020 290 143 23 920 2 3 58 0 1439
2021 250 134 23 943 2 5 52 0 1409
2022 209 114 16 840 2 7 44 0 1232
2023 190 121 19 852 1 4 42 0 1229

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Luna Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1037 61.2 16.9 36
2006 1235 63.1 19.6 35.4
2007 1439 75.3 19.1 34.1
2008 1569 84.7 18.5 36.2
2009 1220 72.3 16.9 34.2
2010 1368 76.2 17.9 35.7
2011 1036 61.0 16.9 37.5
2012 1101 55.3 19.8 40.5
2013 1163 58.0 20.0 40.9
2014 1211 67.3 17.9 41.8
2015 1242 71.0 17.4 42.9
2016 1256 68.0 18.4 40.6
2017 1291 70.7 18.2 41.5
2018 1358 75.7 17.9 38.3
2019 1444 83.7 17.2 40.9
2020 1439 85.8 16.7 41.4
2021 1409 83.5 16.8 36.7
2022 1232 75.8 16.2 44.1
2023 1229 70.0 17.5 51.5

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 Luna Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1037 61.2 16.9 36
2006 1235 63.1 19.6 35.4
2007 1439 75.3 19.1 34.1
2008 1569 84.7 18.5 36.2
2009 1220 72.3 16.9 34.2
2010 1368 76.2 17.9 35.7
2011 1036 61.0 16.9 37.5
2012 1101 55.3 19.8 40.5
2013 1163 58.0 20.0 40.9
2014 1211 67.3 17.9 41.8
2015 1242 71.0 17.4 42.9
2016 1256 68.0 18.4 40.6
2017 1291 70.7 18.2 41.5
2018 1358 75.7 17.9 38.3
2019 1444 83.7 17.2 40.9
2020 1439 85.8 16.7 41.4
2021 1409 83.5 16.8 36.7
2022 1232 75.8 16.2 44.1
2023 1229 70.0 17.5 51.5

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 Luna Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $630 (8.3%) $6,985 (91.7%) $7,615
2020 $771 (10.0%) $6,930 (90.0%) $7,701
2021 $600 (7.6%) $7,340 (92.4%) $7,940

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Luna Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 946th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1275th of 2330 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Luna Middle)3740
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Luna Middle)4326
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Luna Middle)5044
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Luna Middle)2316
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))2320
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Luna Middle)5657
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Luna Middle)5237
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Luna Middle)4847
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Luna Middle)2633
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Luna Middle)8877
 11%
   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 Students14441229
 14.9%
African American140121
 13.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1919
Hispanic923852
 7.7%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White289190
 34.3%
Two or More Races6942
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%51.5%
 10.6%


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Students at Luna Middle are 69% Hispanic, 15% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Luna Middle ranks 1389th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,229 students attended Luna Middle.

Students who attend Luna Middle usually go on to attend Brennan High School


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