ANN RICHARDS MIDDLE

www.lajoyaisd.com

729 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ann Richards Middle School, located at 7005 Ann Richards Rd in Mission, Texas, is a public school serving students in the La Joya Independent School District. Named in honor of the former Governor of Texas, the school is situated in a growing suburban area of the Rio Grande Valley. It is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition from elementary school to high school, focusing on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the La Joya ISD framework, which emphasizes bilingual education, college and career readiness, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its diverse student body and dedication to student support services, Ann Richards Middle School focuses on fostering a positive learning environment. Through its academic programs, athletic teams, and various student organizations, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and academic achievement in its students.

729

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANN RICHARDS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	729

Hispanic
729 (100.0 %)

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:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2860
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 229

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 263