At a glance
Reported students
656
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Julius L Matthey Middle: 656 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Julius L Matthey Middle
Julius L Matthey Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Antonio. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Southside ISD. NCES reports 656 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 (92.5%) and White (5.5%). English learners represent 31.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. 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 Julius L Matthey Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.16 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 0 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
- 31.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White5.5%
- Hispanic92.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 Southside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Losoya Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
607 reported students
Julian C Gallardo El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
602 reported students
Heritage El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
555 reported students
Freedom El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
536 reported students
W M Pearce Pri
Elementary · Grades 01–05
529 reported students
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
809 reported students
Public schools near Julius L Matthey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Losoya Middle Middle · Southside ISD | 06–08 | 607 | 2.4 mi |
| Hac DAEP Middle Middle · Harlandale ISD | 06–08 | 16 | 8.1 mi |
| Kingsborough Middle Middle · Harlandale ISD | 06–08 | 542 | 8.9 mi |
| Somerset J H Middle · Somerset ISD | 07–08 | 608 | 9 mi |
| Cast Imagine Middle Middle · Charter · San Antonio ISD | 06–08 | 82 | 9 mi |
| Savannah Heights Int Middle · Somerset ISD | 05–06 | 618 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Julius L Matthey Middle
What grades does Julius L Matthey Middle serve?
Julius L Matthey Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Southside ISD.
How many students attend Julius L Matthey Middle?
Julius L Matthey Middle reported 656 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 684 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Julius L Matthey Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 656 students and 46.16 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 Julius L Matthey Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Julius L Matthey Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Julius L Matthey Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.7% 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 Julius L Matthey Middle in?
Julius L Matthey Middle is part of Southside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Julius L Matthey Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Losoya Middle (2.4 mi), Hac DAEP Middle (8.1 mi), Kingsborough Middle (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.