- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weslaco, TX
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484496001568
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Central Middle grew from 974 students in 2022-23 to 1,085 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 484496001568 · Weslaco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 17.7:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Central Middle grew from 974 students in 2022-23 to 1,085 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central 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
- This school 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- Beatriz G Garz 919
Beatriz G Garza Middle
919 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1060 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Central 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 Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beatriz G Garza Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,060 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
68.4% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Central Middle rank among middle schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #2 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 Central 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.