- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rio Grande City, TX
Veterans Middle
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483714011327
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Rio Grande City · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rio Grande City, TX.
School address
District: Rio Grande City Grulla Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483714011327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Veterans Middle held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483714011327 · Rio Grande City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 11.5:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Grande City H S (1,670 students)
Veterans Middle held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veterans Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Grande Cit
Rio Grande City H S
1,670 students
- This school
Veterans Middle
734 students
- Grulla H S
Grulla H S
716 students
- General Ricard
General Ricardo Sanchez El
712 students
- Ringgold Middl 639
Ringgold Middle
639 students
- Grulla Middle 632
Grulla Middle
632 students
What this shows Veterans Middle reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Middle compares
Veterans 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,835
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Veterans Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Grande City Grulla Isd reports $13,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grulla H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grulla Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Middle
How many students attend Veterans Middle?
Veterans Middle has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rio Grande City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Middle is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Veterans Middle?
94.4% of students at Veterans Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Middle?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Rio Grande City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Middle?
Veterans Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Veterans Middle rank among middle schools in Rio Grande City?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Grande City Grulla Isd?
Besides Veterans Middle, Rio Grande City Grulla Isd also operates Rio Grande City H S (1,670 students), Grulla H S (716 students), and General Ricardo Sanchez El (712 students). See the Rio Grande City Grulla Isd district page for the complete list.