Enrollment
825
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Fresnos, TX
Los Cuates Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Cuates Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482829003164
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Cuates Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Los Fresnos · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Cuates Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Cuates Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829003164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Cuates Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Cuates Middle
Los Cuates Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Los Fresnos, Texas, enrolling 825 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 825 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,663 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,027.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 172 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 825 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students) and Resaca Middle (870 students) alongside Los Cuates Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Los Cuates Middle compares
Los Cuates Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Los Cuates Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Fresnos Cisd, which includes Los Cuates Middle.
$12,056
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 22.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Los Cuates Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Resaca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer-Laakso El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Cuates Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~825 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Los Cuates Middle
How many students attend Los Cuates Middle?
Los Cuates Middle has 825 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Cuates Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Cuates Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Cuates Middle?
78.1% of students at Los Cuates Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Cuates Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Cuates Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Cuates Middle?
Los Cuates Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Cuates Middle rank among public schools in Los Fresnos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Cuates Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Los Fresnos on the city page.
Is Los Cuates Middle a good school?
Los Cuates Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Los Cuates Middle, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students), Resaca Middle (870 students), and Rancho Verde El (696 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.
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