- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Benito, TX
Liberty Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Memorial 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 482829010477
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Memorial 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.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Memorial Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Memorial Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829010477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Liberty Memorial Middle shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 482829010477 · San Benito, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 14:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students)
Liberty Memorial Middle shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Liberty Memorial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Fresnos H
Los Fresnos H S
3,285 students
- Resaca Middle 870
Resaca Middle
870 students
- Los Cuates Mid 825
Los Cuates Middle
825 students
- Rancho Verde E 696
Rancho Verde El
696 students
- This school 673
Liberty Memorial Middle
673 students
- Palmer-Laakso 582
Palmer-Laakso El
582 students
What this shows Liberty Memorial Middle reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Memorial Middle compares
Liberty Memorial 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$12,356
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Liberty Memorial Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Fresnos Cisd reports $12,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Memorial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Resaca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer-Laakso El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Memorial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Memorial Middle
How many students attend Liberty Memorial Middle?
Liberty Memorial Middle has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Memorial Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Liberty Memorial Middle?
88.3% of students at Liberty Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Memorial Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Memorial Middle?
Liberty Memorial 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 Liberty Memorial Middle rank among middle schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Memorial Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, 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 San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Liberty Memorial Middle, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students), Resaca Middle (870 students), and Los Cuates Middle (825 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.