- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riviera, TX
De La Paz Middle
Federal NCES profile for De La Paz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483732022879
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De La Paz Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Riviera · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
De La Paz Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De La Paz Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riviera, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
De La Paz Middle held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483732022879 · Riviera, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 12.6:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaufer H S (181 students)
De La Paz Middle held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
De La Paz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaufer H S
Kaufer H S
181 students
- Nanny El
Nanny El
143 students
- This school
De La Paz Middle
101 students
What this shows De La Paz Middle reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How De La Paz Middle compares
De La Paz 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, De La Paz Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Riviera Isd reports $17,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De La Paz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nanny El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De La Paz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~101 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 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% of enrollment, in Riviera, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De La Paz Middle?
De La Paz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does De La Paz Middle rank among public schools in Riviera?
By Resource Investment Index, De La Paz Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riviera, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Riviera Isd?
Besides De La Paz Middle, Riviera Isd also operates Kaufer H S (181 students) and Nanny El (143 students). See the Riviera Isd district page for the complete list.