At a glance
Reported students
409
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442.5
Dwight Middle: 409 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Dwight Middle
Dwight Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Antonio. It is one of 14 current school records connected to South San Antonio ISD. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to 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 (96.6%) and White (2%). English learners represent 28.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Dwight Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.81 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White2%
- Hispanic96.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 South San Antonio ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alan B Shepard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
447 reported students
Robert C Zamora Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
655 reported students
Price El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Frank Madla El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Hutchins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Five Palms El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
444 reported students
Public schools near Dwight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Leal Jr Middle Middle · Harlandale ISD | 06–08 | 499 | 1.8 mi |
| Brentwood Middle Middle · Edgewood ISD | 06–08 | 602 | 1.9 mi |
| Robert C Zamora Middle Middle · South San Antonio ISD | 06–08 | 655 | 2 mi |
| Terrell Wells Middle Middle · Harlandale ISD | 06–08 | 592 | 2.9 mi |
| Harlandale Middle Middle · Harlandale ISD | 06–08 | 732 | 3.2 mi |
| Rhodes Middle Middle · San Antonio ISD | 06–08 | 461 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dwight Middle
What grades does Dwight Middle serve?
Dwight Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South San Antonio ISD.
How many students attend Dwight Middle?
Dwight Middle reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 492 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dwight Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 409 students and 27.81 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 Dwight Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dwight Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South San Antonio ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dwight Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dwight Middle in?
Dwight Middle is part of South San Antonio ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dwight Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include A Leal Jr Middle (1.8 mi), Brentwood Middle (1.9 mi), Robert C Zamora Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.