- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weslaco, TX
Beatriz G Garza Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beatriz G Garza Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484496009307
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beatriz G Garza Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beatriz G Garza Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beatriz G Garza Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Beatriz G Garza Middle held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484496009307 · Weslaco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 13.7:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Beatriz G Garza Middle held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Beatriz G Garza 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 919
Beatriz G Garza Middle
919 students
What this shows Beatriz G Garza Middle reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beatriz G Garza Middle compares
Beatriz G Garza 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Beatriz G Garza 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 Beatriz G Garza Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beatriz G Garza 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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beatriz G Garza Middle
How many students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle?
Beatriz G Garza Middle has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beatriz G Garza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beatriz G Garza Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Beatriz G Garza Middle?
73.5% of students at Beatriz G Garza Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beatriz G Garza Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beatriz G Garza Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beatriz G Garza Middle?
Beatriz G Garza Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Beatriz G Garza Middle rank among middle schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Beatriz G Garza Middle ranks #3 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 Beatriz G Garza 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.