- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edinburg, TX
Francisco Barrientes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francisco Barrientes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481818011432
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francisco Barrientes Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francisco Barrientes Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Barrientes Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Francisco Barrientes Middle shrank from 1,215 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 481818011432 · Edinburg, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,064 enr · 12.2:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Economedes H S (2,689 students)
Francisco Barrientes Middle shrank from 1,215 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Francisco Barrientes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Economedes H S
Economedes H S
2,689 students
- Edinburg North
Edinburg North H S
2,542 students
- Edinburg H S
Edinburg H S
2,267 students
- Robert R Vela
Robert R Vela H S
2,101 students
- Betty Harwell
Betty Harwell Middle
1,301 students
- This school 1,064
Francisco Barrientes Middle
1,064 students
What this shows Francisco Barrientes Middle reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francisco Barrientes Middle compares
Francisco Barrientes Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$13,129
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Francisco Barrientes Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edinburg Cisd reports $13,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francisco Barrientes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francisco Barrientes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,064 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francisco Barrientes Middle
How many students attend Francisco Barrientes Middle?
Francisco Barrientes Middle has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,113 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Barrientes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Barrientes Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Francisco Barrientes Middle?
80.9% of students at Francisco Barrientes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francisco Barrientes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francisco Barrientes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francisco Barrientes Middle?
Francisco Barrientes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Francisco Barrientes Middle rank among middle schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Barrientes Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Francisco Barrientes Middle, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.