- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482679005884
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle ranks #4 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 94.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 482679005884 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 11.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 94.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Joaquin Cigarroa Middle reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin Cigarroa Middle compares
Joaquin Cigarroa 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$12,886
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin Cigarroa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin Cigarroa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
How many students attend Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,104 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
99.5% of students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Joaquin Cigarroa Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle ranks #4 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Joaquin Cigarroa Middle, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.