Summary:
Briscoe Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 1,368 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). This school consistently outperforms district and state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, 8th grade Science, and 8th grade Social Studies. Briscoe Middle's academic excellence extends to traditionally underserved student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students all performing well above their respective district and state averages.
Briscoe Middle has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Texas middle schools, reaching as high as the top 9% in 2015-2016. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as the performance of its Gifted and Talented, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Multi-racial student subgroups. Additionally, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has increased in recent years, indicating a need to address socioeconomic challenges faced by some students.
Compared to other middle schools in the NISD, Jordan Middle, Straus Middle, Bernal Middle, Folks Middle, and Luna Middle, Briscoe Middle generally outperforms its peers. However, some nearby charter schools, such as Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Junior Campus, demonstrate even stronger academic performance, particularly in subjects like Reading and Mathematics, suggesting that Briscoe Middle could potentially learn from the practices of these high-performing schools.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Northside Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,336
Students who attend Briscoe Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Briscoe Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1
Number of students: 1,368
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
56.5%
White:
21.4%
African American:
11.0%
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Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
4.0%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%
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