Enrollment
101
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-14% 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
What stands out at De La Paz Middle
De La Paz Middle is a small middle school in Riviera, Texas, enrolling 101 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Texas schools, with 101 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Riviera Isd also operates Kaufer H S (181 students) and Nanny El (143 students) alongside De La Paz Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How De La Paz Middle compares
De La Paz Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riviera Isd, which includes De La Paz Middle.
$15,608
Per student
+14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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 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. See all public schools in Riviera on the city page.
Is De La Paz Middle a good school?
De La Paz Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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