- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castroville, TX
Medina Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Medina Valley 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 483006008876
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medina Valley Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Medina Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Castroville, TX.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006008876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Medina Valley Middle held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 483006008876 · Castroville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 19.6:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Valley H S (2,626 students)
Medina Valley Middle held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Medina Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley H S
2,626 students
- This school
Medina Valley Middle
1,157 students
- Medina Valley 1,046
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046 students
- Luckey Ranch E 945
Luckey Ranch El
945 students
- Potranco El 839
Potranco El
839 students
- Ladera El 804
Ladera El
804 students
What this shows Medina Valley Middle reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medina Valley Middle compares
Medina Valley 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,929
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
White 25.0%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Medina Valley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina Valley Isd reports $9,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medina Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luckey Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medina Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Medina Valley Middle
How many students attend Medina Valley Middle?
Medina Valley Middle has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castroville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley Middle is 19.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medina Valley Middle?
51.8% of students at Medina Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medina Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Medina Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Castroville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medina Valley Middle?
Medina Valley 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 Medina Valley Middle rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Castroville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Medina Valley Middle, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students), Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students), and Luckey Ranch El (945 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.