Enrollment
902
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcgregor, TX
River Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483064022883
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mcgregor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mcgregor, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley Middle
River Valley Middle is a large middle school in Mcgregor, Texas, enrolling 902 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 902 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 762 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #377.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Midway Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students) and Midway Middle (1,112 students) alongside River Valley 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 River Valley Middle compares
River Valley 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Funding equity
$9,736
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.
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
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, River Valley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midway Isd, which includes River Valley Middle.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 15.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 River Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castleman Creek El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~902 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley Middle
How many students attend River Valley Middle?
River Valley Middle has 902 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcgregor, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley 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 River Valley Middle?
23.5% of students at River Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Middle is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Mcgregor, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Middle?
River Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 River Valley Middle rank among public schools in Mcgregor?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mcgregor, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcgregor on the city page.
Is River Valley Middle a good school?
River Valley Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Midway Isd?
Besides River Valley Middle, Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students), Midway Middle (1,112 students), and Park Hill El (680 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.
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