SOUTH MIDDLE

601 W FREDDY GONZALEZ DR
EDINBURG, TX 78539

1,309 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located at 601 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. in Edinburg, Texas, is a public middle school serving the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD). Situated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for local students in grades 6 through 8. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic focus, South Middle School plays an active role in the Edinburg community, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student programs designed to promote holistic growth. The school prioritizes the success of its diverse student body by utilizing state-aligned instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on student achievement. As part of the ECISD network, it benefits from the resources and organizational support of one of the larger districts in the region, ensuring that students have access to essential educational tools and extracurricular opportunities.

1,309

Total Students

92.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1,272
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,272 (97.2 %)
White
15 (1.1 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
Black
8 (0.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDINBURG CISD
Phone:	(956)289-2415
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	774
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 441

Grade 7 423

Grade 8 445