Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Lucio Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucio Middle serves the southeast part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 2.6 miles and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucio Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Lucio Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucio 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
#4381 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 28-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2002–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucio Middle School's ranking?
Lucio Middle School is ranked #4381 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lucio Middle School often compared to?
Lucio Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garcia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lucio Middle School?
627 students attend Lucio Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lucio Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucio Middle School?
Lucio Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucio Middle School offer ?
Lucio Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lucio Middle School part of?
Lucio Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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