FRANCIS R SCOBEE MIDDLE

856 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Francis R. Scobee Middle School, located on Marbach Road in San Antonio, is a key campus within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Named in honor of Francis "Dick" Scobee, the commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger, the school carries a legacy of academic ambition and scientific curiosity. Serving the diverse Westover Hills and surrounding San Antonio communities, the school is dedicated to preparing middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering both social-emotional development and extracurricular involvement. Students at Scobee have access to a variety of programs, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, which are designed to help them explore their individual interests and talents. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Francis R. Scobee Middle School remains a focal point for families in the area seeking a collaborative and structured educational setting.

856

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS R SCOBEE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	722
Black	49
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
722 (84.3 %)
White
60 (7.0 %)
Black
49 (5.7 %)
Two or More
20 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	SOUTHWEST ISD
Phone:	(210)645-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 275

Grade 7 278

Grade 8 303