ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE is a public middle school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 39 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 12 teachers, ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the address and the affiliation with the Northside Independent School District (NISD), **ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE** (often referred to as an "Alternative School" or "Disciplinary Alternative Education Program" within the NISD system) serves as a specialized campus designed to support students who require a different educational environment than a traditional middle school setting. These programs are typically structured to assist students who may have faced behavioral challenges, academic hurdles, or other circumstances that necessitate a more focused, small-group instructional approach.

The primary goal of the school is to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere that keeps students on track toward their academic milestones while teaching the social and behavioral skills needed for a successful return to their home campus. By utilizing NISD’s curriculum in a highly supervised setting, the school emphasizes personalized attention and consistent behavioral expectations. For more specific information regarding their current programs, enrollment procedures, or campus policies, you can visit the district’s official website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).

For more information, contact ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE at (210) 397-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.