- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Ricardo Molina Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ricardo Molina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365013763
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ricardo Molina Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ricardo Molina Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Molina Middle ranks #16 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Ricardo Molina Middle grew from 720 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 484365013763 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 16.7:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Ricardo Molina Middle grew from 720 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ricardo Molina Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 769
Ricardo Molina Middle
769 students
What this shows Ricardo Molina Middle reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ricardo Molina Middle compares
Ricardo Molina Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,037
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.9%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.2, Ricardo Molina Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ricardo Molina Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ricardo Molina Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ricardo Molina Middle
How many students attend Ricardo Molina Middle?
Ricardo Molina Middle has 769 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Molina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Molina Middle is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ricardo Molina Middle?
92.5% of students at Ricardo Molina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ricardo Molina Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ricardo Molina Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.9% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ricardo Molina Middle?
Ricardo Molina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ricardo Molina Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Molina Middle ranks #16 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Ricardo Molina Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.