Alan B Shepard Middle vs Hidden Cove STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B Shepard Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Hidden Cove STEAM Academy
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle San Antonio, Texas | Hidden Cove STEAM Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 1,684 | #3833 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12871 of 15,369 | #39461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 24.9).
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.3%).
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Hidden Cove STEAM Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alan B Shepard Middle better than Hidden Cove STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Cove STEAM Academy ranks higher (28.6 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alan B Shepard Middle and Hidden Cove STEAM Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle: 447. Hidden Cove STEAM Academy: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle and Hidden Cove STEAM Academy rank in Texas?
Alan B Shepard Middle is 1538th of 1,684 and Hidden Cove STEAM Academy is 3833rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).