RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RINGGOLD MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD school district, located in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 753 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 71 teachers, RINGGOLD MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

RINGGOLD MIDDLE School is a public middle school located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving as a key component of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (RGCGISD). Situated in the heart of Starr County, the school provides educational services to a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and community-oriented values of the Rio Grande Valley. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with student support, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition into high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to address the needs of middle-grade learners by promoting literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core academics, RINGGOLD MIDDLE School typically encourages student involvement in various programs, such as athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, which serve to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing community engagement and educational development, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of students in the Rio Grande City area.

For more information, contact RINGGOLD MIDDLE at (956) 716-6851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

144 FM 3167
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582-4799
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RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 753 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
753
Teachers:
71.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

* 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 753 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.5%
White
0.4%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.