GRULLA MIDDLE

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
FM 2360
GRULLA, TX 78548
547 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Grulla Middle School, located on FM 2360 in Grulla, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Roma Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Starr County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural identity and values of the Rio Grande Valley. It provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, extracurricular engagement, and social-emotional development.

As part of the Roma ISD system, Grulla Middle School benefits from the district's commitment to academic excellence and bilingual education, often catering to a student population that is predominantly Hispanic. The school strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere where teachers work to close achievement gaps and encourage student participation in various athletic, fine arts, and academic UIL programs. By emphasizing both classroom performance and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
547
Total Students
54.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    546 (99.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
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: RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Phone: (956)370-4335
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 599
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 6 170
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio