Enrollment
101
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 483732022879
De La Paz Middle — Riviera, TX
Federal NCES profile for De La Paz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Riviera Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De La Paz Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
De La Paz Middle reports 101 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% below the Texas average and 5% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Riviera Isd spends $16,541 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.5% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How De La Paz Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,541
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 101 Top 8% in Texas — larger than 92% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.1% -21% vs state
NCES ID 483732022879
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 25.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riviera Isd, which includes De La Paz Middle.
$16,541
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about De La Paz Middle
How many students attend De La Paz Middle?
De La Paz Middle has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in RIVIERA, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De La Paz Middle?
49.1% of students at De La Paz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De La Paz Middle?
The largest demographic group at De La Paz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in RIVIERA, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De La Paz Middle?
De La Paz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.