- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alamo, TX
Alamo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483486006597
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Alamo, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486006597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Alamo Middle held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483486006597 · Alamo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 12.1:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Alamo Middle held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alamo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 654
Alamo Middle
654 students
What this shows Alamo Middle reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamo Middle compares
Alamo Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Alamo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamo Middle
How many students attend Alamo Middle?
Alamo Middle has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alamo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamo Middle?
94.3% of students at Alamo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alamo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Alamo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Middle?
Alamo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamo Middle rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Alamo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alamo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Alamo Middle, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.