Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Connell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)51%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)90%
52%
Black
(15-16)7%
13%
White
(15-16)3%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Connell Middle School?
582 students attend Connell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Connell Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connell Middle School?
Connell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connell Middle School offer ?
Connell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Connell Middle School part of?
Connell Middle School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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