RUDDER MIDDLE

994 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rudder Middle School is a public school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving as part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). As a middle school, it provides an educational environment tailored to students in the early adolescent years, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for the transition to high school. The school operates under the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence, student support, and community involvement, utilizing the resources and standardized programming associated with one of the largest school districts in the state.

The campus is located in the 78240 area of San Antonio and functions as a hub for local students, offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and academic programs designed to foster both personal and intellectual growth. Because it is part of NISD, Rudder Middle School benefits from district-wide initiatives, including technology integration, dedicated teaching staff, and a structured approach to student development. Parents and prospective community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official NISD website provided.

994

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUDDER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	533
Black	72
Asian	137
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
533 (53.6 %)
White
177 (17.8 %)
Asian
137 (13.8 %)
Black
72 (7.2 %)
Two or More
72 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-5000
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	737
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 337

Grade 7 322

Grade 8 335

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUDDER MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	337
Grade 7	322
Grade 8	335

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUDDER MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	460	46.3%
Male	534	53.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th