DWIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL

DWIGHT MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 647 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DWIGHT MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

DWIGHT MIDDLE School is a public school serving grades 6–8 as part of the South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD). Located on West Southcross Boulevard in San Antonio, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic community, reflecting the demographic trends of the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by providing a structured middle school environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school’s academic culture emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various extracurricular activities designed to engage students during these formative years. Like many schools in the South San ISD, DWIGHT MIDDLE focuses on creating a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to address both the academic and social-emotional needs of their students. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed via the district's website, which serves as a central hub for updates on school policies, schedules, and resources.

For more information, contact DWIGHT MIDDLE at (210) 977-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2454 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211-1899
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DWIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 647 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
647
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 647 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DWIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.1%
White
1.2%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.