- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlingen, TX
Gutierrez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gutierrez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482253007544
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gutierrez Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gutierrez Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gutierrez Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253007544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Gutierrez Middle held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482253007544 · Harlingen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 13.1:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Gutierrez Middle held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gutierrez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- This school 747
Gutierrez Middle
747 students
What this shows Gutierrez Middle reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gutierrez Middle compares
Gutierrez 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$13,586
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Gutierrez Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gutierrez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gutierrez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gutierrez Middle
How many students attend Gutierrez Middle?
Gutierrez Middle has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gutierrez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gutierrez Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Gutierrez Middle?
68.6% of students at Gutierrez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gutierrez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gutierrez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gutierrez Middle?
Gutierrez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gutierrez Middle rank among middle schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Gutierrez Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Gutierrez Middle, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.