Summary:
Losoya Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 651 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Southside Independent School District, which is ranked 576 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Losoya Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 94.01% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.
Losoya Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades was 44.14%, 34.85%, and 34.93%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students but struggles with other subgroups, such as Gifted and Talented students. Losoya Middle has also experienced fluctuating dropout rates, ranging from 0.6% in 2021-2022 to 2.1% in 2020-2021, which remains an area of concern.
When comparing Losoya Middle to other nearby schools, such as Harlandale Middle, Hot Wells Middle, and Robert C Zamora Middle, it becomes evident that the academic performance challenges are not unique to Losoya. These nearby schools also struggle with low STAAR test scores and overall academic performance, with many ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Losoya Middle and the surrounding schools suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic challenges faced by these institutions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of students from low-income backgrounds.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Southside Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1509th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,811
Students who attend Losoya Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Losoya Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1
Number of students: 617
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
93.4%
White:
4.1%
African American:
1.6%
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Asian:
0.6%
Two or more races:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%
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