Is Veterans Middle a good school?

Veterans Middle ranks 1309 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Veterans Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 795 students attended Veterans Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Veterans Middle?

Students at Veterans Middle are 100% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Veterans Middle attend?

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

Veterans Middle

Summary:

Veterans Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 801 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Despite its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Veterans Middle has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 35.39% to 38.89%, while the state average was around 52-54%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Veterans Middle were significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school has also struggled with the performance of Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools in this subgroup.

When comparing Veterans Middle to other nearby schools within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, such as Grulla Middle and Ringgold Middle, the performance metrics are relatively similar, with all three schools struggling with low test scores, particularly in mathematics, and receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that systemic challenges may be at play within the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582

(956) 370-4828

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
1309^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,781

Students who attend Veterans Middle usually attend:

High:

Rio Grande City High School

Feeder schools for Veterans Middle:

Elementary:	Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary
	General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary
	John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary
	Roque Guerra Junior Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 795

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.7%

Asian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans Middle ranks worse than 55.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.81. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Veterans Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Middle is 12.7, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Veterans Middle employs 62.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Middle is $12,781, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veterans Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Middle 1309^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Veterans Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2008	51.99	938^th	1718	45.4%
2009	61.07	723^rd	1763	59.0%
2010	68.69	443^rd	1803	75.4%
2011	74.31	280^th	1895	85.2%
2012	50.41	1021^st	1951	47.7%
2013	37.98	1374^th	1973	30.4%
2014	36.20	1377^th	1987	30.7%
2015	37.87	1390^th	2043	32.0%
2016	41.88	1258^th	1987	36.7%
2017	34.56	1347^th	2027	33.5%
2018	39.69	1249^th	2080	40.0%
2019	38.14	1347^th	2193	38.6%
2021	26.29	1705^th	2252	24.3%
2022	33.47	1525^th	2254	32.3%
2023	42.74	1294^th	2330	44.5%
2024	42.81	1309^th	2361	44.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.71	370^th	1376	73.1%
2019	61.38	356^th	1445	75.4%
2021	55.27	486^th	1592	69.5%
2022	53.24	558^th	1643	66.0%
2023	59.21	493^rd	1720	71.3%
2024	52.71	683^rd	1760	61.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.13	1385^th	1597	13.3%
2019	30.29	1239^th	1626	23.8%
2021	21.90	1619^th	1712	5.4%
2022	32.31	1274^th	1757	27.5%
2023	54.36	556^th	1815	69.4%
2024	57.14	607^th	1881	67.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.81	968^th	2039	52.5%
2019	49.04	978^th	2073	52.8%
2021	37.13	1403^rd	2172	35.4%
2022	44.30	1189^th	2220	46.4%
2023	52.91	920^th	2251	59.1%
2024	52.10	923^rd	2224	58.5%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.27	56^th	125	55.2%
2019	44.64	66^th	108	38.9%
2021	42.72	34^th	68	50.0%
2022	47.30	34^th	70	51.4%
2023	52.94	26^th	76	65.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.53	1200^th	2008	40.2%
2019	45.14	1092^nd	2047	46.7%
2021	36.58	1364^th	2151	36.6%
2022	33.50	1522^nd	2221	31.5%
2023	42.44	1282^nd	2241	42.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.90	1252^nd	1430	12.4%
2019	16.79	1328^th	1446	8.2%
2021	4.24	1470^th	1501	2.1%
2022	7.35	1440^th	1488	3.2%
2023	14.15	1374^th	1481	7.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.02	999^th	2008	50.2%
2019	56.32	649^th	2058	68.5%
2021	52.74	782^nd	2118	63.1%
2022	68.02	407^th	2182	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.99	1289^th	2030	36.5%
2019	29.44	1551^st	2069	25.0%
2021	20.02	1844^th	2168	14.9%
2022	34.19	1496^th	2228	32.9%
2023	41.89	1270^th	2245	43.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.76	949^th	1895	49.9%
2019	45.37	998^th	1935	48.4%
2021	32.73	1426^th	2043	30.2%
2022	40.27	1223^rd	2077	41.1%
2023	49.36	983^rd	2116	53.5%
2024	48.26	974^th	2108	53.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Veterans Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2008	0	0	4	699	0	n/a	n/a	703
2009	1	0	6	799	0	n/a	n/a	806
2010	0	0	4	825	0	n/a	n/a	829
2011	1	0	2	867	0	0	0	870
2012	3	0	0	886	0	0	0	889
2013	4	0	2	863	0	0	0	869
2014	3	0	2	850	0	0	0	855
2015	1	0	5	897	0	0	0	903
2016	2	1	3	902	0	0	0	908
2017	2	1	4	898	0	0	0	905
2018	5	0	2	886	0	0	1	894
2019	2	0	1	885	0	0	1	889
2020	0	0	1	833	1	0	1	836
2021	0	0	2	791	1	0	0	794
2022	2	0	3	732	1	0	0	738
2023	6	0	2	793	0	0	0	801
2024	0	0	2	793	0	0	0	795

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 Veterans Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	703	54.7	12.9	72.5
2009	806	58.5	13.8	69.2
2010	829	59.5	13.9	65.5
2011	870	62.0	14.0	62.5
2012	889	65.8	13.5	52.5
2013	869	62.2	13.9	91.8
2014	855	66.4	12.8	93
2015	903	69.0	13.0	92.6
2016	908	60.0	15.1	82.6
2017	905	69.4	13.0	64.6
2018	894	70.1	12.7	81.5
2019	889	70.9	12.5	87.4
2020	836	68.6	12.1	93.7
2021	794	66.5	11.9	93.5
2022	738	65.1	11.3	94.9
2023	801	64.0	12.5	94.5
2024	795	62.2	12.7	94.2

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 Veterans Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	703	54.7	12.9	72.5
2009	806	58.5	13.8	69.2
2010	829	59.5	13.9	65.5
2011	870	62.0	14.0	62.5
2012	889	65.8	13.5	52.5
2013	869	62.2	13.9	91.8
2014	855	66.4	12.8	93
2015	903	69.0	13.0	92.6
2016	908	60.0	15.1	82.6
2017	905	69.4	13.0	64.6
2018	894	70.1	12.7	81.5
2019	889	70.9	12.5	87.4
2020	836	68.6	12.1	93.7
2021	794	66.5	11.9	93.5
2022	738	65.1	11.3	94.9
2023	801	64.0	12.5	94.5
2024	795	62.2	12.7	94.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$782 (6.6%)	$10,991 (93.4%)	$11,773
2020	$909 (7.8%)	$10,687 (92.2%)	$11,596
2021	$1,602 (12.5%)	$11,178 (87.5%)	$12,781

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1347^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1294^th of 2330 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)	25	36	11%
6th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	22	33	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)	47	25	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	41	23	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)	40	41	1%
7th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	35	37	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)	32	24	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	36	25	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)	43	48	5%
8th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	39	43	4%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)	41	43	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	37	34	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Veterans Middle)	36	54	18%
8th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	35	46	11%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Veterans Middle)	23	39	16%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	23	36	13%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Veterans Middle)	100	78	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	62	56	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	889	801	9.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	885	793	10.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	6	200%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.4%	94.5%	7.1%

Schools Near Veterans Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veterans Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2700 W Eisenhower St	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4828	795	62	12.7	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	793 (99.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	1309^th of 2361 public middle schools	44.6%		42.7	1294^th of 2330 public middle schools	44.5%	15	84.1	35.4	38.9	37.4	23.5	31.8	44.5	42.2	41.2	$12,781	$1,602	$11,178
Ringgold Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	144 Fm 3167	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4462	635	63	10.1	92.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	634 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.1	1522^nd of 2361 public middle schools	35.5%		30.4	1710^th of 2330 public middle schools	26.6%	188	82.5	36.3	37.4	39.8	30.2	25.4	31.1	38.4	30.6	$13,407	$1,547	$11,859
Ramiro Barrera Middle	Public	6-8	258 N Fm 649	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 486-2670	534	52	10.2	89.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	534 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45	1239^th of 2361 public middle schools	47.5%		45.2	1213^th of 2330 public middle schools	47.9%	26		45.6	42.5	48.0	23.2	29.3	75.4	34.8	24.0	$12,759	$1,980	$10,779
Roma Middle	Public	6-8	2047 N Us Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1434	790	64	12.3	85.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	790 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.7	641^st of 2361 public middle schools	72.9%		57.5	859^th of 2330 public middle schools	63.1%	218		58.9	54.6	53.3	36.5	49.6	69.9	43.6	38.2	$11,581	$1,741	$9,840
Grulla Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	Fm 2360	Grulla	78548	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4335	609	56	10.8	95.4%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	608 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.2	1734^th of 2361 public middle schools	26.6%		34.5	1581^st of 2330 public middle schools	32.1%	153	100.0	52.1	23.7	41.6	31.3	18.4	17.1	29.6	22.5	$13,176	$1,842	$11,333

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