Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tuloso-midway Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 72%
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tuloso-midway Primary's student population of 863 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tuloso-midway Primary is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)72%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Tuloso-midway Primary?
863 students attend Tuloso-midway Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tuloso-midway Primary students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuloso-midway Primary?
Tuloso-midway Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tuloso-midway Primary offer ?
Tuloso-midway Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tuloso-midway Primary part of?
Tuloso-midway Primary is part of Tuloso-Midway Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tuloso-midway Primary located?
Tuloso-midway Primary is located in the Northwest Corpus Christi neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Northwest Corpus Christi.
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