VALE MIDDLE

valems.nisd.net

1,021 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vale Middle School is a public school located in the far northwest area of San Antonio, Texas, serving as part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). As a middle school campus, it caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is situated in a suburban residential area, making it a central hub for the families within its designated attendance zone.

Academically, Vale Middle School operates under the mission of the Northside ISD, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective options. The school typically offers programs such as athletics, fine arts (band, choir, and art), and various extracurricular clubs that encourage student involvement beyond the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for high school success, the campus strives to foster a supportive community culture that addresses the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

1,021

Total Students

65.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	778
Black	80
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
778 (76.2 %)
White
125 (12.2 %)
Black
80 (7.8 %)
Two or More
20 (2.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)397-5700
Website:	http://valems.nisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 336

Grade 7 343

Grade 8 342