- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlingen, TX
Moises Vela Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moises Vela Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482253010475
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moises Vela Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moises Vela Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moises Vela Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253010475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Moises Vela Middle held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482253010475 · Harlingen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 14.1:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Moises Vela Middle held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moises Vela Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- This school 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- Gutierrez Midd 747
Gutierrez Middle
747 students
What this shows Moises Vela Middle reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moises Vela Middle compares
Moises Vela 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,586
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Moises Vela Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moises Vela Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gutierrez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moises Vela Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- 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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moises Vela Middle
How many students attend Moises Vela Middle?
Moises Vela Middle has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moises Vela Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moises Vela Middle is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Moises Vela Middle?
66.0% of students at Moises Vela Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moises Vela Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moises Vela Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moises Vela Middle?
Moises Vela Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Moises Vela Middle rank among middle schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Moises Vela Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Moises Vela Middle, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.