At a glance
Reported students
1,617
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
97.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Bernal Middle: 1,617 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Bernal Middle
Bernal Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Antonio. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Northside ISD. NCES reports 1,617 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (18.2%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bernal Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 97.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic60%
- Black13.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Folks Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,497 reported students
Straus Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,363 reported students
Garcia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,360 reported students
Briscoe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,263 reported students
Rawlinson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,161 reported students
Luna Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,114 reported students
Public schools near Bernal Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Middle Middle · Northside ISD | 06–08 | 1,114 | 2.2 mi |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle Middle · Medina Valley ISD | 06–08 | 1,046 | 2.5 mi |
| Briscoe Middle Middle · Northside ISD | 06–08 | 1,263 | 4.1 mi |
| Francis R Scobee Middle Middle · Southwest ISD | 06–08 | 797 | 4.4 mi |
| Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Jr Campus Middle · Charter · Basis Texas | 06–09 | 181 | 4.9 mi |
| Vale Middle Middle · Northside ISD | 06–08 | 846 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bernal Middle
What grades does Bernal Middle serve?
Bernal Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Northside ISD.
How many students attend Bernal Middle?
Bernal Middle reported 1,617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,360 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bernal Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,617 students and 97.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bernal Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bernal Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bernal Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bernal Middle in?
Bernal Middle is part of Northside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bernal Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Luna Middle (2.2 mi), Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (2.5 mi), Briscoe Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.