A LEAL JR MIDDLE

743 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211

499 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

A. Leal Jr. Middle School is a public school located in the Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in the 78211 zip code, an area characterized by a strong sense of community and a predominantly Hispanic population. As part of the Harlandale ISD, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and character development.

The school is dedicated to preparing its middle schoolers for the transition to high school by fostering a supportive learning environment. Beyond standard classroom instruction, A. Leal Jr. Middle School typically emphasizes extracurricular engagement, which may include athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

499

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A LEAL JR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	491
Black	2

Hispanic
491 (98.4%)
White
6 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	HARLANDALE ISD
Phone:	(210)989-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 178