Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, Abraham Kazen 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 9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Abraham Kazen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8084 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Kazen Middle School's ranking?
Abraham Kazen Middle School is ranked #8084 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Abraham Kazen Middle School?
284 students attend Abraham Kazen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Abraham Kazen Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Kazen Middle School?
Abraham Kazen Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abraham Kazen Middle School offer ?
Abraham Kazen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Abraham Kazen Middle School part of?
Abraham Kazen Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Abraham Kazen Middle School located?
Abraham Kazen Middle School is located in the South San Antonio neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Antonio.
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