- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Del Rio, TX
Del Rio Middle
Federal NCES profile for Del Rio Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483890009518
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Rio Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 16
- public schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Rio Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Middle ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890009518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Del Rio Middle held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 483890009518 · Del Rio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,347 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Del Rio Middle held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Del Rio Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- This school
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- Garfield El 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- Dr Lonnie Gree 591
Dr Lonnie Green Jr El
591 students
What this shows Del Rio Middle reports 1,347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Rio Middle compares
Del Rio 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,347
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,076
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 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 5.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Del Rio Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Rio Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Lonnie Green Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Rio Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Rio Middle
How many students attend Del Rio Middle?
Del Rio Middle has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,478 (2022-23) → 1,414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Rio Middle?
72.3% of students at Del Rio Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Rio Middle?
The largest demographic group at Del Rio Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Rio Middle?
Del Rio Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Del Rio Middle rank among public schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Middle ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Del Rio Middle, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students), and Garfield El (635 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.