- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weslaco, TX
Mary Hoge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mary Hoge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484496008852
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Hoge Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Hoge Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Hoge Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mary Hoge Middle held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484496008852 · Weslaco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 14.8:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Mary Hoge Middle held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Hoge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 830
Mary Hoge Middle
830 students
What this shows Mary Hoge Middle reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Hoge Middle compares
Mary Hoge 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$12,558
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Mary Hoge Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Hoge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Hoge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Hoge Middle
How many students attend Mary Hoge Middle?
Mary Hoge Middle has 830 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Hoge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Hoge Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Hoge Middle?
92.0% of students at Mary Hoge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Hoge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mary Hoge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Hoge Middle?
Mary Hoge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mary Hoge Middle rank among middle schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Hoge Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Weslaco, 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 Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Mary Hoge Middle, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.