Garcia Middle

Summary:

Garcia Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 1,424 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Northside Independent School District, Garcia Middle consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking in the top 10% of Texas middle schools.

Garcia Middle's strong performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school boasts impressive STAAR test scores, with 76.22% of 6th graders, 79.52% of 7th graders, and 73.62% of 8th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the district's 56.01%, 53.38%, and 53.71%, respectively. Additionally, the school's dropout rates are consistently low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average. Garcia Middle's success can be attributed to factors such as its higher spending per student, at $7,359, and its relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (18.68%).

While Garcia Middle stands out, it is not alone in the Northside Independent School District. Nearby schools like Connally Middle, Jefferson Middle, and Folks Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance, with high STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests a district-wide focus on educational excellence, with Garcia Middle serving as a shining example of the district's commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 14900 Kyle Seale Pkwy
       San Antonio, TX  78255


(210) 397-8400

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,359 Help


Feeder schools for Garcia Middle:

Elementary:    Beard Elementary
    Ellison Elementary
    Helotes Elementary
    May Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  1,387

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.9%
White:
32.6%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garcia Middle ranks better than 92.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 88.47. (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 (52.9%), White (32.6%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garcia Middle is 17. 17 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 Garcia Middle is $7,359. 18 middle schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garcia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Garcia Middle 186th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Garcia 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 Garcia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 79.96 123rd 1895 93.5%
2012 83.23 191st 1951 90.2%
2013 86.01 120th 1973 93.9%
2014 88.74 81st 1987 95.9%
2015 89.29 81st 2043 96.0%
2016 88.37 95th 1987 95.2%
2017 91.12 126th 2027 93.8%
2018 93.32 92nd 2080 95.6%
2019 92.57 111th 2193 94.9%
2021 84.86 229th 2252 89.8%
2022 82.76 282nd 2254 87.5%
2023 85.45 238th 2330 89.8%
2024 88.47 186th 2361 92.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 30th 720 95.8%
2019 83.92 63rd 753 91.6%
2021 82.11 80th 743 89.2%
2022 81.01 92nd 813 88.7%
2023 82.06 91st 817 88.9%
2024 80.69 102nd 812 87.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.24 156th 1376 88.7%
2019 81.94 119th 1445 91.8%
2021 77.05 145th 1592 90.9%
2022 59.44 445th 1643 72.9%
2023 84.29 138th 1720 92.0%
2024 87.15 119th 1760 93.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.30 57th 1597 96.4%
2019 93.11 32nd 1626 98.0%
2021 80.03 108th 1712 93.7%
2022 70.91 223rd 1757 87.3%
2023 82.11 131st 1815 92.8%
2024 76.55 180th 1881 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.79 132nd 2039 93.5%
2019 75.64 266th 2073 87.2%
2021 63.30 572nd 2172 73.7%
2022 56.63 757th 2220 65.9%
2023 66.75 522nd 2251 76.8%
2024 72.46 354th 2224 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.65 89th 2008 95.6%
2019 92.00 109th 2047 94.7%
2021 83.27 241st 2151 88.8%
2022 80.65 293rd 2221 86.8%
2023 83.53 246th 2241 89.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 195th 1430 86.4%
2019 79.89 77th 1446 94.7%
2021 80.25 167th 1501 88.9%
2022 79.57 132nd 1488 91.1%
2023 78.02 135th 1481 90.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.88 131st 2008 93.5%
2019 85.87 119th 2058 94.2%
2021 69.50 331st 2118 84.4%
2022 79.98 206th 2182 90.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 87th 2030 95.7%
2019 91.81 109th 2069 94.7%
2021 84.82 212th 2168 90.2%
2022 82.95 258th 2228 88.4%
2023 85.99 213th 2245 90.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.24 98th 587 83.3%
2019 71.11 148th 594 75.1%
2021 75.40 103rd 589 82.5%
2022 65.61 205th 606 66.2%
2023 71.29 165th 616 73.2%
2024 71.63 145th 612 76.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.93 43rd 1167 96.3%
2019 86.36 101st 1193 91.5%
2021 67.44 260th 1213 78.6%
2022 80.73 144th 1251 88.5%
2023 70.56 265th 1273 79.2%
2024 69.82 264th 1271 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.11 63rd 1895 96.7%
2019 92.28 82nd 1935 95.8%
2021 84.20 160th 2043 92.2%
2022 79.66 252nd 2077 87.9%
2023 83.38 199th 2116 90.6%
2024 86.00 136th 2108 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.73 116th 1673 93.1%
2019 88.57 105th 1684 93.8%
2021 76.68 274th 1700 83.9%
2022 78.88 236th 1723 86.3%
2023 83.09 179th 1749 89.8%
2024 81.10 178th 1724 89.7%
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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 Garcia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 665 58 79 485 6 n/a n/a 0 1293
2011 633 44 59 567 0 0 44 0 1347
2012 666 44 81 589 0 0 42 0 1422
2013 670 45 101 634 0 3 46 0 1499
2014 655 39 86 640 1 4 56 0 1481
2015 660 40 82 639 2 5 55 0 1483
2016 635 37 97 680 1 2 62 0 1514
2017 593 34 103 680 0 2 63 0 1475
2018 559 27 107 712 0 2 67 0 1474
2019 573 34 101 716 2 3 54 0 1483
2020 594 47 120 767 3 3 44 0 1578
2021 566 54 119 747 3 2 45 0 1536
2022 528 39 120 752 1 1 51 0 1492
2023 503 31 114 722 2 2 50 0 1424
2024 452 26 113 734 2 1 59 0 1387

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 Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1293 70.3 18.3 12.1
2011 1347 75.6 17.7 12
2012 1422 67.7 20.9 13
2013 1499 74.6 20.0 13.9
2014 1481 81.5 18.1 12.2
2015 1483 86.0 17.2 12.3
2016 1514 86.0 17.6 12.5
2017 1475 83.6 17.6 12.3
2018 1474 82.4 17.8 10.9
2019 1483 83.9 17.6 11.1
2020 1578 87.1 18.1 12.5
2021 1536 83.8 18.3 13.2
2022 1492 87.1 17.1 16.9
2023 1424 83.0 17.1 18.7
2024 1387 81.4 17.0 19.2

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 Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1293 70.3 18.3 12.1
2011 1347 75.6 17.7 12
2012 1422 67.7 20.9 13
2013 1499 74.6 20.0 13.9
2014 1481 81.5 18.1 12.2
2015 1483 86.0 17.2 12.3
2016 1514 86.0 17.6 12.5
2017 1475 83.6 17.6 12.3
2018 1474 82.4 17.8 10.9
2019 1483 83.9 17.6 11.1
2020 1578 87.1 18.1 12.5
2021 1536 83.8 18.3 13.2
2022 1492 87.1 17.1 16.9
2023 1424 83.0 17.1 18.7
2024 1387 81.4 17.0 19.2

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 Garcia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $480 (6.4%) $6,984 (93.6%) $7,464
2020 $510 (7.0%) $6,762 (93.0%) $7,272
2021 $362 (4.9%) $6,998 (95.1%) $7,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garcia 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 111th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 238th of 2330 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Garcia Middle)6576
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Middle)7049
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Garcia Middle)7475
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Middle)4228
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))2320
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Garcia Middle)8175
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garcia Middle)8372
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Garcia Middle)8480
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Garcia Middle)7364
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Garcia Middle)9879
 19%
   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 Students14831424
 4%
African American3431
 8.8%
American Indian22
Asian101114
 12.9%
Hispanic716722
 0.8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White573503
 12.2%
Two or More Races5450
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%18.7%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garcia Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,387 students attended Garcia Middle.

Yes. Garcia Middle ranks in the top 7.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Garcia Middle are 53% Hispanic, 33% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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