Dwight Middle

Summary:

Dwight Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 432 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South San Antonio Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 906 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dwight Middle faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its predominantly Hispanic (96.3%) and economically disadvantaged student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. Its STAAR test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, and it has relatively high dropout rates ranging from 1.8% to 3.5%. In comparison, nearby schools like Alan B Shepard Middle, Terrell Wells Middle, and Harlandale Middle, which also serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally perform better than Dwight Middle.

The persistent educational inequities faced by Dwight Middle's student population, coupled with the school's consistently low performance, suggest that targeted interventions and support systems are needed to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes. While Dwight Middle's spending per student ($10,880 in 2020-2021) is slightly higher than the state and district averages, this does not seem to translate into improved academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the high dropout rates, low test scores, and economic disadvantage of the student population could be crucial for improving Dwight Middle's performance and providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2454 W Southcross Blvd
       San Antonio, TX  78211-1899


(210) 977-7300

District: South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1961st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,880 Help


Students who attend Dwight Middle usually attend:

High:    South San Antonio High School

Feeder schools for Dwight Middle:

Elementary:    Five Palms Elementary
    Frank Madla Elementary
    Miguel Carrillo Junior Elementary
    Neil Armstrong Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.6%
White:
1.5%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dwight Middle ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.37. (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 Dwight Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.6%), White (1.5%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dwight Middle is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dwight Middle is $10,880, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dwight Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight Middle 1961st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dwight Middle in the ranking list.)

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South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 906th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dwight Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.96 1368th 1573 13.0%
2005 26.92 1291st 1582 18.4%
2006 17.22 1422nd 1585 10.3%
2007 17.90 1525th 1684 9.4%
2008 28.65 1454th 1718 15.4%
2009 28.13 1500th 1763 14.9%
2010 27.79 1556th 1803 13.7%
2011 19.97 1749th 1895 7.7%
2012 16.82 1750th 1951 10.3%
2013 17.56 1763rd 1973 10.6%
2014 11.66 1863rd 1987 6.2%
2015 27.27 1644th 2043 19.5%
2016 24.82 1650th 1987 17.0%
2017 19.15 1781st 2027 12.1%
2018 18.91 1838th 2080 11.6%
2019 17.81 1939th 2193 11.6%
2021 15.72 2012th 2252 10.7%
2022 13.97 2071st 2254 8.1%
2023 20.62 1969th 2330 15.5%
2024 22.37 1961st 2361 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 717th 1376 47.9%
2019 40.65 810th 1445 43.9%
2021 26.92 1336th 1592 16.1%
2022 20.76 1519th 1643 7.5%
2023 38.26 1048th 1720 39.1%
2024 43.97 909th 1760 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.33 1107th 1597 30.7%
2019 26.65 1375th 1626 15.4%
2021 47.59 671st 1712 60.8%
2022 31.82 1300th 1757 26.0%
2023 42.51 918th 1815 49.4%
2024 18.22 1759th 1881 6.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.84 1754th 2039 14.0%
2019 23.34 1794th 2073 13.5%
2021 18.06 1986th 2172 8.6%
2022 14.91 2092nd 2220 5.8%
2023 26.91 1809th 2251 19.6%
2024 31.70 1636th 2224 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 1806th 2008 10.1%
2019 18.58 1835th 2047 10.4%
2021 17.69 1896th 2151 11.9%
2022 10.09 2155th 2221 3.0%
2023 13.06 2091st 2241 6.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.33 1231st 1430 13.9%
2019 25.32 1254th 1446 13.3%
2021 6.43 1452nd 1501 3.3%
2022 11.59 1400th 1488 5.9%
2023 43.00 1061st 1481 28.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.06 1725th 2008 14.1%
2019 23.68 1835th 2058 10.8%
2021 25.65 1808th 2118 14.6%
2022 21.35 1962nd 2182 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.29 1823rd 2030 10.2%
2019 17.34 1875th 2069 9.4%
2021 16.41 1941st 2168 10.5%
2022 17.92 1969th 2228 11.6%
2023 27.86 1708th 2245 23.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 1630th 1895 14.0%
2019 22.75 1684th 1935 13.0%
2021 19.90 1812th 2043 11.3%
2022 17.00 1913th 2077 7.9%
2023 24.75 1736th 2116 18.0%
2024 28.17 1645th 2108 22.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dwight Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.59 908th 1749 48.1%
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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 Dwight Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 36 1 0 824 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1990 28 1 0 790 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1991 24 2 0 891 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1992 22 2 1 868 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1993 20 5 1 939 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1994 21 6 2 841 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1995 6 2 2 903 1 n/a n/a 0 914
1996 6 2 2 903 1 n/a n/a 0 914
1997 7 0 1 935 1 n/a n/a 0 944
1998 14 2 2 883 1 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 15 2 2 821 1 n/a n/a 0 841
2000 11 2 3 847 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 4 4 1 800 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 7 5 2 807 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 7 5 2 807 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 7 7 1 791 2 n/a n/a 0 808
2005 5 7 1 753 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 5 12 2 731 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 5 3 2 494 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 7 1 2 517 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 5 2 2 545 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2010 6 1 2 540 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 2 0 1 502 0 0 1 0 506
2012 4 1 0 477 0 0 1 0 483
2013 4 1 0 505 0 0 0 0 510
2014 3 2 0 508 1 1 1 0 516
2015 1 2 0 464 2 0 0 0 469
2016 7 1 0 472 1 0 1 0 482
2017 4 2 0 455 0 0 0 0 461
2018 8 2 1 635 0 0 1 0 647
2019 8 3 0 616 0 0 0 0 627
2020 6 4 1 562 0 0 1 0 574
2021 9 5 1 545 0 0 0 0 560
2022 9 5 2 476 0 0 0 0 492
2023 12 3 0 416 1 0 0 0 432
2024 6 3 0 397 1 0 4 0 411

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 Dwight Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 819 58.0 14.1 n/a
1991 917 57.8 15.8 n/a
1992 893 59.6 14.9 83.5
1993 965 61.0 15.8 89.1
1994 870 62.4 13.9 79.9
1995 914 63.9 14.3 85.6
1996 914 63.9 14.3 85.6
1997 944 66.3 14.2 84.3
1998 902 66.0 13.7 85.3
1999 841 67.0 12.6 91.4
2000 863 67.3 12.8 92.4
2001 809 60.4 13.4 93.3
2002 821 56.2 14.6 95.2
2003 821 56.2 14.6 95.2
2004 808 55.8 14.5 89.9
2005 766 58.4 13.1 81.3
2006 750 61.2 12.3 67.1
2007 505 39.5 12.8 82.8
2008 530 41.4 12.8 55.7
2009 556 44.6 12.5 44.2
2010 549 44.1 12.4 20.9
2011 506 43.4 11.6 11.5
2012 483 41.3 11.6 1.4
2013 510 37.0 13.7 93.5
2014 516 39.1 13.1 94.4
2015 469 32.0 14.6 97
2016 482 30.0 16.0 98.5
2017 461 32.0 14.4 97
2018 647 38.0 17.0 90.4
2019 627 38.0 16.5 87.6
2020 574 37.7 15.2 92.9
2021 560 36.0 15.5 92
2022 492 40.7 12.0 91.7
2023 432 36.8 11.7 93.5
2024 411 36.1 11.3 98.8

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 Dwight Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 819 58.0 14.1 n/a
1991 917 57.8 15.8 n/a
1992 893 59.6 14.9 83.5
1993 965 61.0 15.8 89.1
1994 870 62.4 13.9 79.9
1995 914 63.9 14.3 85.6
1996 914 63.9 14.3 85.6
1997 944 66.3 14.2 84.3
1998 902 66.0 13.7 85.3
1999 841 67.0 12.6 91.4
2000 863 67.3 12.8 92.4
2001 809 60.4 13.4 93.3
2002 821 56.2 14.6 95.2
2003 821 56.2 14.6 95.2
2004 808 55.8 14.5 89.9
2005 766 58.4 13.1 81.3
2006 750 61.2 12.3 67.1
2007 505 39.5 12.8 82.8
2008 530 41.4 12.8 55.7
2009 556 44.6 12.5 44.2
2010 549 44.1 12.4 20.9
2011 506 43.4 11.6 11.5
2012 483 41.3 11.6 1.4
2013 510 37.0 13.7 93.5
2014 516 39.1 13.1 94.4
2015 469 32.0 14.6 97
2016 482 30.0 16.0 98.5
2017 461 32.0 14.4 97
2018 647 38.0 17.0 90.4
2019 627 38.0 16.5 87.6
2020 574 37.7 15.2 92.9
2021 560 36.0 15.5 92
2022 492 40.7 12.0 91.7
2023 432 36.8 11.7 93.5
2024 411 36.1 11.3 98.8

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 Dwight Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,926 (18.8%) $8,304 (81.2%) $10,230
2020 $2,388 (21.7%) $8,599 (78.3%) $10,986
2021 $2,448 (22.5%) $8,432 (77.5%) $10,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dwight Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1939th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1969th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Dwight Middle)1831
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))1924
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Middle)2425
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2113
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Dwight Middle)3024
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2622
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Middle)167
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))216
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Dwight Middle)3141
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Middle)1727
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3521
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Dwight Middle)3329
 4%
   8th Grade Science (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2924
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dwight Middle)2014
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2317
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dwight Middle)7572
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))5415
 39%
   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 Students627432
 31.1%
African American33
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic616416
 32.5%
Pacific Islander00
White812
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%93.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dwight Middle

Students at Dwight Middle are 97% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended Dwight Middle.

Dwight Middle ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Dwight Middle usually go on to attend South San Antonio High School


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