RINGGOLD MIDDLE

722 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

722

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RINGGOLD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	717
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
717 (99.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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)370-4462
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 249

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 227