B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL

B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 1,079 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 87 teachers, B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

B.L. Garza Middle School is a public school located in Edinburg, Texas, and is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of B.L. Garza, a dedicated educator and administrator who made significant contributions to the local community and the district’s academic landscape. The school is situated on North Monmack Road, serving as a key educational hub for the surrounding Edinburg area.

Academically, B.L. Garza Middle School focuses on preparing its students for high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, reading, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement. The school typically fosters an environment centered on student growth, character development, and community pride, often participating in regional sports, fine arts, and academic competitions. As part of a large school district, it benefits from the shared resources and pedagogical standards common to the Edinburg CISD network.

For more information, contact B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (956) 289-2480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1202 N MONMACK RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
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B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EDINBURG, TX with about 1,079 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EDINBURG CISD
Total Students:
1,079
Teachers:
87.65
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,079 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending B L GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.3%
White
2.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.