Enrollment
566
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Patti Welder Middle
Federal NCES profile for Patti Welder Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484415005020
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patti Welder Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patti Welder Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patti Welder Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patti Welder Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patti Welder Middle
Patti Welder Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Victoria, Texas, enrolling 566 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 566 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #347.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (16%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Victoria Isd spends $10,710 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 286 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 566 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students) and Victoria West H S (1,723 students) alongside Patti Welder 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 Patti Welder Middle compares
Patti Welder 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$10,710
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
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 78.1%
White 16.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Patti Welder Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victoria Isd, which includes Patti Welder Middle.
$10,710
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 34.3%
Federal 18.0%
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 Patti Welder Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patti Welder Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Patti Welder Middle
How many students attend Patti Welder Middle?
Patti Welder Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patti Welder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Patti Welder Middle is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Patti Welder Middle?
76.5% of students at Patti Welder Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patti Welder Middle?
The largest demographic group at Patti Welder Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patti Welder Middle?
Patti Welder Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Patti Welder Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Patti Welder Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
Is Patti Welder Middle a good school?
Patti Welder Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Victoria Isd?
Besides Patti Welder Middle, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.
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