Enrollment
1,246
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edinburg, TX
South Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481818006102
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Middle
South Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Edinburg, Texas, enrolling 1,246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,246 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #440, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students) and Edinburg North H S (2,542 students) alongside South 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 South Middle compares
South 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,246
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 95.5%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, South Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edinburg Cisd, which includes South Middle.
$13,390
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 26.5%
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 South Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Middle
How many students attend South Middle?
South Middle has 1,246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edinburg, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 South Middle?
64.2% of students at South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle?
South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Middle rank among middle schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg on the city page.
Is South Middle a good school?
South Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Edinburg Cisd?
Besides South Middle, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.
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