- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weslaco, TX
Armando Cuellar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Armando Cuellar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484496021356
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armando Cuellar Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Armando Cuellar Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armando Cuellar Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Armando Cuellar Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 484496021356 · Weslaco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 13.8:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Armando Cuellar Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Armando Cuellar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 634
Armando Cuellar Middle
634 students
What this shows Armando Cuellar Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armando Cuellar Middle compares
Armando Cuellar 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$12,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Armando Cuellar Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armando Cuellar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armando Cuellar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armando Cuellar Middle
How many students attend Armando Cuellar Middle?
Armando Cuellar Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armando Cuellar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Armando Cuellar Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Armando Cuellar Middle?
86.7% of students at Armando Cuellar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armando Cuellar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Armando Cuellar Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armando Cuellar Middle?
Armando Cuellar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Armando Cuellar Middle rank among middle schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Armando Cuellar Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Armando Cuellar Middle, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.