Serving 1,056 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B L Garza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
B L Garza Middle School's student population of 1,056 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,056 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B L Garza Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B L 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
#3008 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 #3008 out of 8,188 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
1,056 students attend B L Garza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of B L Garza Middle School students are Hispanic, 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 2/22/2021
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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