FOLKS MIDDLE

9855 SWAYBACK RANCH
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78254

1,386 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Folks Middle School, located at 9855 Swayback Ranch in San Antonio, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Serving a diverse community in the rapidly growing northwest area of San Antonio, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transition years for students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is recognized for fostering a supportive campus culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Folks Middle School provides a wide array of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student clubs, aimed at helping students discover their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff.

1,386

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOLKS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	853
Black	96
Asian	55
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
853 (61.5 %)
White
310 (22.4 %)
Black
96 (6.9 %)
Two or More
64 (4.6 %)
Asian
55 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)

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)398-1600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 6 469

Grade 7 450

Grade 8 467

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOLKS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	469
Grade 7	450
Grade 8	467

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOLKS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	674	48.6%
Male	712	51.4%

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