Serving 1,035 students in grades 6-8, B L Garza Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: B L Garza Middle School serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
B L Garza Middle School's student population of 1,035 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,035 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
B L Garza Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B L Garza Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B L Garza Middle School's ranking?
B L Garza Middle School is ranked #3447 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are B L Garza Middle School often compared to?
B L Garza Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elias Longoria Sr Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend B L Garza Middle School?
1,035 students attend B L Garza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of B L Garza Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B L Garza Middle School?
B L Garza Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does B L Garza Middle School offer ?
B L Garza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is B L Garza Middle School part of?
B L Garza Middle School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Actually is a great school in the next year I will probably go to be in 9th grade but I will really go to miss this school I had so much fun over the years in middle school and I would like to go back to 7th grade it was my favorite year. I had a lot of good friends and B.L Garza will always be a part of my life and I will enjoy was I have left of it.
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