Straus Middle
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades 6-8
739th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
Straus Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Straus Middle 739th 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 57% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2022 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
Straus Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,296 students tested
Straus Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,302 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2021
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.7% | 60.5% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 24.1% | 20.0% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.5% | 10.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Straus Middle
Typical home value $324K in zip 78253 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Straus Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Folks MiddleNorthside ISD · 2.7 mi away556th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 7Jefferson MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.8 mi away589th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 47% - 8Briscoe MiddleNorthside ISD · 3.9 mi away453rd of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 46% - 9Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Jr CampusBasis Texas · 5.4 mi away · charter189th of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 56% - 6IDEA Hidden Meadow College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 5.5 mi away · charter729th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 39% - 4Zachry MiddleNorthside ISD · 5.7 mi away1,096th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 31% - 4Luna MiddleNorthside ISD · 5.9 mi away1,180th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 28% - 7Bernal MiddleNorthside ISD · 6 mi away535th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Straus Middle in?
Straus Middle is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Straus Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Straus Middle 739th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Straus Middle?
Hispanic 61%, White 20%, Black 11%, Two or more races 6% (1,302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Straus Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78253 is $324K 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.