At a glance
Reported students
919
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
775
Beatriz G Garza Middle: 919 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.6:1 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
- 1,007
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Beatriz G Garza Middle
Beatriz G Garza Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Weslaco. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Weslaco ISD. NCES reports 919 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above 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 (97.3%) and White (2.1%). English learners represent 25.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 Beatriz G Garza Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.17 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
- 25.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.79
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- 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 Weslaco ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mary Hoge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
830 reported students
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,060 reported students
Armando Cuellar Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
634 reported students
Cleckler/Heald El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
909 reported students
Airport El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
786 reported students
A N Rico El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
780 reported students
Public schools near Beatriz G Garza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle Middle · Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 1,060 | 2.2 mi |
| W a Todd Middle Middle · Donna ISD | 06–08 | 670 | 2.5 mi |
| Armando Cuellar Middle Middle · Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 634 | 2.7 mi |
| Mary Hoge Middle Middle · Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 830 | 2.8 mi |
| Veterans Middle Middle · Donna ISD | 06–08 | 866 | 3.5 mi |
| A P Solis Middle Middle · Donna ISD | 06–08 | 646 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beatriz G Garza Middle
What grades does Beatriz G Garza Middle serve?
Beatriz G Garza Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Weslaco ISD.
How many students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle?
Beatriz G Garza Middle reported 919 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,007 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beatriz G Garza Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 919 students and 52.17 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 Beatriz G Garza Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beatriz G Garza Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weslaco ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beatriz G Garza Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% 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 Beatriz G Garza Middle in?
Beatriz G Garza Middle is part of Weslaco ISD, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beatriz G Garza Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Middle (2.2 mi), W a Todd Middle (2.5 mi), Armando Cuellar Middle (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.