FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 1,308 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 90 teachers, FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE School is located in Edinburg, Texas, and operates as part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. As a middle school, it serves as a critical transition point, providing students with structured programs designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies while preparing them for the challenges of high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE School emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting character development and school spirit. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to student achievement and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and location within the Rio Grande Valley, the school strives to ensure that its student body is well-prepared both academically and socially for future educational success.

For more information, contact FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE at (956) 289-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.