Ringgold Middle

Summary:

Ringgold Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 722 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Ringgold Middle faces significant challenges, with consistently lower test scores than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 36.26%, 37.44%, and 39.81% for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. However, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6% over the past several years. Ringgold Middle also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.44% to 97.37% over the past three school years, indicating a very low socioeconomic status among its student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, Ringgold Middle generally performs worse on standardized test scores, with lower percentages of students meeting proficiency standards. However, the school's migrant students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 15-60 out of 76 Texas middle schools for the past three school years. Conversely, Ringgold Middle's gifted and talented students perform relatively poorly, ranking in the bottom 1,235-1,474 out of 1,481-1,501 Texas middle schools for the past three school years. These findings suggest that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting overall student academic performance, but it also has some areas of strength, such as its support for migrant students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 144 Fm 3167
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582-4799


(956) 370-4462

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1522nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,407 Help


Students who attend Ringgold Middle usually attend:

High:    Rio Grande City High School

Feeder schools for Ringgold Middle:

Elementary:    Ringgold Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
Asian:
0.4%
White:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ringgold Middle ranks worse than 64.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.15. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), Asian (0.4%), two or more races (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle is 11.8. 1 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold Middle is $13,407, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ringgold Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold Middle 1522nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ringgold Middle in the ranking list.)

Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ringgold Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.68 1332nd 1573 15.3%
2005 26.17 1300th 1582 17.8%
2006 39.36 1089th 1585 31.3%
2007 50.54 949th 1684 43.6%
2008 58.43 762nd 1718 55.6%
2009 53.08 946th 1763 46.3%
2010 57.40 847th 1803 53.0%
2011 58.21 847th 1895 55.3%
2012 41.87 1231st 1951 36.9%
2013 35.36 1432nd 1973 27.4%
2014 32.49 1459th 1987 26.6%
2015 34.43 1468th 2043 28.1%
2016 35.11 1436th 1987 27.7%
2017 27.70 1539th 2027 24.1%
2018 29.67 1532nd 2080 26.3%
2019 27.40 1685th 2193 23.2%
2021 12.32 2105th 2252 6.5%
2022 24.28 1819th 2254 19.3%
2023 30.37 1710th 2330 26.6%
2024 36.15 1522nd 2361 35.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 179th 1376 87.0%
2019 60.04 373rd 1445 74.2%
2021 32.52 1159th 1592 27.2%
2022 41.07 914th 1643 44.4%
2023 46.02 837th 1720 51.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.53 1102nd 1597 31.0%
2019 39.81 900th 1626 44.6%
2021 26.82 1442nd 1712 15.8%
2022 24.62 1562nd 1757 11.1%
2023 34.59 1219th 1815 32.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 1405th 2039 31.1%
2019 34.32 1470th 2073 29.1%
2021 16.39 2025th 2172 6.8%
2022 32.07 1646th 2220 25.9%
2023 40.05 1374th 2251 39.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 57th 125 54.4%
2019 47.03 59th 108 45.4%
2021 27.63 60th 68 11.8%
2022 35.31 56th 70 20.0%
2023 60.76 15th 76 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.21 1482nd 2008 26.2%
2019 28.90 1579th 2047 22.9%
2021 13.49 2010th 2151 6.6%
2022 22.66 1857th 2221 16.4%
2023 28.22 1726th 2241 23.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 1266th 1430 11.5%
2019 19.94 1301st 1446 10.0%
2021 3.78 1474th 1501 1.8%
2022 14.60 1374th 1488 7.7%
2023 28.93 1235th 1481 16.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.27 482nd 2008 76.0%
2019 56.02 655th 2058 68.2%
2021 27.95 1729th 2118 18.4%
2022 42.26 1187th 2182 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 1570th 2030 22.7%
2019 25.64 1669th 2069 19.3%
2021 13.01 2042nd 2168 5.8%
2022 28.90 1679th 2228 24.6%
2023 33.05 1549th 2245 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ringgold Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 1248th 1895 34.1%
2019 33.59 1361st 1935 29.7%
2021 15.21 1911th 2043 6.5%
2022 30.40 1568th 2077 24.5%
2023 36.43 1405th 2116 33.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ringgold Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 801 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1990 4 0 0 838 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1991 0 0 0 781 2 n/a n/a 0 783
1992 3 0 0 755 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1993 4 0 0 860 1 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 8 0 0 897 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1995 3 0 2 903 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1996 3 0 2 903 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1997 4 0 2 868 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1998 6 0 3 1249 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
1999 6 1 3 1204 0 n/a n/a 0 1214
2000 4 0 3 1188 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2001 3 0 4 1232 0 n/a n/a 0 1239
2002 4 0 4 1362 0 n/a n/a 0 1370
2003 4 0 4 1362 0 n/a n/a 0 1370
2004 3 0 6 1449 0 n/a n/a 0 1458
2005 4 0 6 1430 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
2006 1 0 3 1450 0 n/a n/a 0 1454
2007 2 0 2 1499 0 n/a n/a 0 1503
2008 1 0 1 835 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2009 1 0 2 825 0 n/a n/a 0 828
2010 0 0 3 803 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2011 0 0 1 751 0 0 0 0 752
2012 1 0 3 734 0 0 0 0 738
2013 1 0 3 765 0 0 0 0 769
2014 0 0 4 813 0 0 0 0 817
2015 0 0 2 811 0 0 0 0 813
2016 1 0 1 777 0 0 0 0 779
2017 1 0 0 757 0 0 0 0 758
2018 3 0 1 749 0 0 0 0 753
2019 0 0 1 705 0 0 0 0 706
2020 2 0 3 691 0 0 0 0 696
2021 0 0 4 697 0 0 0 0 701
2022 0 0 4 679 0 0 0 0 683
2023 1 0 3 717 0 0 1 0 722

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ringgold Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 805 n/a n/a n/a
1990 842 58.0 14.5 n/a
1991 783 57.6 13.5 n/a
1992 758 62.3 12.1 78
1993 865 67.0 12.9 80.7
1994 905 59.5 15.2 94.9
1995 908 56.7 16.0 83.9
1996 908 56.7 16.0 83.9
1997 874 60.7 14.4 77.7
1998 1258 95.3 13.2 89.3
1999 1214 93.6 13.0 90.4
2000 1195 93.3 12.8 86.4
2001 1239 95.0 13.0 84
2002 1370 107.4 12.8 83.9
2003 1370 107.4 12.8 83.9
2004 1458 107.7 13.5 85.7
2005 1440 116.4 12.4 86.1
2006 1454 119.1 12.2 80.5
2007 1503 122.7 12.2 74.5
2008 837 73.7 11.4 71.1
2009 828 78.2 10.6 75.7
2010 806 71.6 11.2 72.6
2011 752 68.0 11.0 66.5
2012 738 69.7 10.5 61.7
2013 769 73.3 10.4 97.4
2014 817 72.1 11.3 97.1
2015 813 71.0 11.4 94.5
2016 779 76.0 10.2 88.2
2017 758 71.7 10.5 90.1
2018 753 71.1 10.5 91.8
2019 706 71.3 9.8 93.2
2020 696 63.1 11.0 92.5
2021 701 64.7 10.8 92.4
2022 683 63.2 10.8 96.5
2023 722 61.0 11.8 97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ringgold Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 805 n/a n/a n/a
1990 842 58.0 14.5 n/a
1991 783 57.6 13.5 n/a
1992 758 62.3 12.1 78
1993 865 67.0 12.9 80.7
1994 905 59.5 15.2 94.9
1995 908 56.7 16.0 83.9
1996 908 56.7 16.0 83.9
1997 874 60.7 14.4 77.7
1998 1258 95.3 13.2 89.3
1999 1214 93.6 13.0 90.4
2000 1195 93.3 12.8 86.4
2001 1239 95.0 13.0 84
2002 1370 107.4 12.8 83.9
2003 1370 107.4 12.8 83.9
2004 1458 107.7 13.5 85.7
2005 1440 116.4 12.4 86.1
2006 1454 119.1 12.2 80.5
2007 1503 122.7 12.2 74.5
2008 837 73.7 11.4 71.1
2009 828 78.2 10.6 75.7
2010 806 71.6 11.2 72.6
2011 752 68.0 11.0 66.5
2012 738 69.7 10.5 61.7
2013 769 73.3 10.4 97.4
2014 817 72.1 11.3 97.1
2015 813 71.0 11.4 94.5
2016 779 76.0 10.2 88.2
2017 758 71.7 10.5 90.1
2018 753 71.1 10.5 91.8
2019 706 71.3 9.8 93.2
2020 696 63.1 11.0 92.5
2021 701 64.7 10.8 92.4
2022 683 63.2 10.8 96.5
2023 722 61.0 11.8 97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ringgold Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $826 (6.3%) $12,261 (93.7%) $13,087
2020 $908 (7.3%) $11,615 (92.7%) $12,523
2021 $1,547 (11.5%) $11,859 (88.5%) $13,407

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1685th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1710th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ringgold Middle)2328
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))2233
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Middle)4520
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4123
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ringgold Middle)2836
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3537
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Middle)3026
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3625
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ringgold Middle)3534
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3943
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Middle)3427
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3734
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ringgold Middle)3243
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3546
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ringgold Middle)2234
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))2336
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ringgold Middle)9694
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))6256
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706722
 2.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic705717
 1.7%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%97.4%
 4.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Ringgold Middle.

Students who attend Ringgold Middle usually go on to attend Rio Grande City High School

Students at Ringgold Middle are 99% Hispanic.

Ringgold Middle ranks 1522nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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