RAMIRO BARRERA MIDDLE

rbms.romaisd.com

544 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ramiro Barrera Middle School is located in Rio Grande City, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Roma Independent School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on academic achievement, Ramiro Barrera Middle School integrates technology and modern teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to create a cohesive educational experience. By maintaining high standards and promoting a culture of respect and responsibility, the institution plays a vital role in the Rio Grande City community, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners.

544

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAMIRO BARRERA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	542
Two or More	1

Hispanic
542 (99.6 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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:	ROMA ISD
Phone:	(956)486-2670
Website:	http://rbms.romaisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 178