Beatriz G Garza Middle School serves 1,005 students in grades 6-8.
Beatriz G Garza Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beatriz G Garza Middle School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beatriz G Garza Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Beatriz G Garza Middle School is 0.02, 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
#4804 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beatriz G Garza Middle School's ranking?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School is ranked #4804 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle School?
1,005 students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beatriz G Garza Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beatriz G Garza Middle School?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beatriz G Garza Middle School offer ?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Beatriz G Garza Middle School part of?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School is part of Weslaco ISD School District.
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