- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monte Alto, TX
Jose Borrego Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jose Borrego Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483123007357
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jose Borrego Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monte Alto · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jose Borrego Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Borrego Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monte Alto, TX.
School address
District: Monte Alto Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483123007357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jose Borrego Middle held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483123007357 · Monte Alto, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.9:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberto Garate El (386 students)
Jose Borrego Middle held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jose Borrego Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberto Garate
Roberto Garate El
386 students
- Monte Alto H S
Monte Alto H S
255 students
- This school
Jose Borrego Middle
178 students
What this shows Jose Borrego Middle reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jose Borrego Middle compares
Jose Borrego 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Jose Borrego Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monte Alto Isd reports $14,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jose Borrego Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Garate El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Alto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jose Borrego Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jose Borrego Middle
How many students attend Jose Borrego Middle?
Jose Borrego Middle has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monte Alto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Borrego Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Borrego Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Jose Borrego Middle?
81.2% of students at Jose Borrego Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jose Borrego Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jose Borrego Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Monte Alto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jose Borrego Middle?
Jose Borrego Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Jose Borrego Middle rank among public schools in Monte Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Borrego Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monte Alto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monte Alto Isd?
Besides Jose Borrego Middle, Monte Alto Isd also operates Roberto Garate El (386 students) and Monte Alto H S (255 students). See the Monte Alto Isd district page for the complete list.