- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365011082
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle ranks #12 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484365011082 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 15.8:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 757
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
757 students
What this shows Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle compares
Lamar Bruni Vergara 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$12,037
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
How many students attend Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle?
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle?
93.2% of students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle?
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle ranks #12 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 United Isd?
Besides Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.