- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Los Cuates Middle held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 482829003164 · Los Fresnos, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 16.2:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students)
Los Cuates Middle held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Los Cuates 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
- This school 825
Los Cuates Middle
825 students
- Rancho Verde E 696
Rancho Verde El
696 students
- Liberty Memori 673
Liberty Memorial Middle
673 students
- Palmer-Laakso 582
Palmer-Laakso El
582 students
What this shows Los Cuates Middle reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Cuates Middle compares
Los Cuates 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,356
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Los Fresnos Cisd reports $12,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~825 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.