ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE
65 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the address and the affiliation with the Northside Independent School District (NISD), **Alternative Middle** (often referred to as an "Alternative School" or "Disciplinary Alternative Education Program" within the NISD system) serves as a specialized campus designed to support students who require a different educational environment than a traditional middle school setting. These programs are typically structured to assist students who may have faced behavioral challenges, academic hurdles, or other circumstances that necessitate a more focused, small-group instructional approach.
The primary goal of the school is to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere that keeps students on track toward their academic milestones while teaching the social and behavioral skills needed for a successful return to their home campus. By utilizing NISD’s curriculum in a highly supervised setting, the school emphasizes personalized attention and consistent behavioral expectations. For more specific information regarding their current programs, enrollment procedures, or campus policies, you can visit the district’s official website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).
The primary goal of the school is to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere that keeps students on track toward their academic milestones while teaching the social and behavioral skills needed for a successful return to their home campus. By utilizing NISD’s curriculum in a highly supervised setting, the school emphasizes personalized attention and consistent behavioral expectations. For more specific information regarding their current programs, enrollment procedures, or campus policies, you can visit the district’s official website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).
65
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 52 |
| Black | 5 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic52 (80.0%)
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White6 (9.2%)
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Black5 (7.7%)
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Two or More1 (1.5%)
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American Indian1 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | NORTHSIDE ISD |
| Phone: | (210)397-2070 |
| Website: | http://nisd.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 65 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 43 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
8
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
37
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 8 |
| Grade 7 | 20 |
| Grade 8 | 37 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 24 | 36.9% |
| Male | 41 | 63.1% |
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