ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE

School Overview
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).
86
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic64
Black9
Asian3
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    64 (74.4 %)
  • Black
    9 (10.5 %)
  • White
    8 (9.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone: (210)397-2070
Website: http://nisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 613
Grade 732
Grade 841
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3945.3%
Male4754.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)