Serving 212 students in grades 8, Irving Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
212 students attend Irving Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Irving Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irving Middle School offer ?
Irving Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Irving Middle School part of?
Irving Middle School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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