Rudder Middle
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades 6-8
1,408th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Rudder Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rudder Middle 1,408th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 17% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Rudder Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 829 students tested
Rudder Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 996 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.6% | 54.9% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| White | 15.0% | 16.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 13.6% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.6% | 8.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts |
Homes near Rudder Middle
Typical home value $269K in zip 78240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rudder Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Alternative MiddleNorthside ISD · 2.1 mi away
- 7Stinson MiddleNorthside ISD · 2.6 mi away630th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 42% - 6Hobby MiddleNorthside ISD · 2.9 mi away740th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 5Stevenson MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.1 mi away911th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 8Rawlinson MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.2 mi away497th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 5Connally MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.5 mi away976th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 34% - –Second Chance AcademyNorthside ISD · 3.5 mi away
- 9Garcia MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.7 mi away230th of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rudder Middle in?
Rudder Middle is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Rudder Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rudder Middle 1,408th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rudder Middle?
Hispanic 55%, White 16%, Asian 14%, Black 8% (996 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rudder Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78240 is $269K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.