DWIGHT MIDDLE

2454 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211

www.southsanisd.net/Dwight.cfm?subpage=2047

432 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

432

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DWIGHT MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	416
Black	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
416 (96.3 %)
White
12 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)977-7300
Website:	http://www.southsanisd.net/Dwight.cfm?subpage=2047
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 148