At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Miller Jordan Middle: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Miller Jordan Middle
Miller Jordan Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Benito. It is one of 21 current school records connected to San Benito CISD. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.5%) and White (1.5%). English learners represent 27.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Miller Jordan Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic98.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Benito CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Benito Riverside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
558 reported students
Berta Cabaza Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
695 reported students
Collegiate Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
117 reported students
La Paloma El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
La Encantada El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Miller Jordan Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Academy Middle · San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 117 | 2.6 mi |
| Berta Cabaza Middle Middle · San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 695 | 2.7 mi |
| South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy Middle · South Texas ISD | 06–08 | 781 | 3 mi |
| Cameron Co J J a E P Middle · Harlingen CISD | 07–09 | 1 | 3.2 mi |
| Coakley Middle Middle · Harlingen CISD | 06–08 | 687 | 5.5 mi |
| Vernon Middle Middle · Harlingen CISD | 06–08 | 631 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Miller Jordan Middle
What grades does Miller Jordan Middle serve?
Miller Jordan Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Benito CISD.
How many students attend Miller Jordan Middle?
Miller Jordan Middle reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 699 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Miller Jordan Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 477 students and 40.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Miller Jordan Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Miller Jordan Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Benito CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Miller Jordan Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Miller Jordan Middle in?
Miller Jordan Middle is part of San Benito CISD, based in San Benito, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Miller Jordan Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Collegiate Academy (2.6 mi), Berta Cabaza Middle (2.7 mi), South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.