- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsville, TX
Garcia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Garcia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481168009153
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garcia Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garcia Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garcia Middle ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168009153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Garcia Middle shrank from 893 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 481168009153 · Brownsville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 14.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Garcia Middle shrank from 893 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garcia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school 870
Garcia Middle
870 students
What this shows Garcia Middle reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garcia Middle compares
Garcia 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Garcia Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garcia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garcia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garcia Middle
How many students attend Garcia Middle?
Garcia Middle has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garcia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Garcia Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Garcia Middle?
60.9% of students at Garcia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garcia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Garcia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garcia Middle?
Garcia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Garcia Middle rank among middle schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Garcia Middle ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Garcia Middle, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.