RIO HONDO MIDDLE

www.riohondoisd.net

488 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Rio Hondo Junior High, located at 501 N. Reynolds St. in Rio Hondo, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Rio Hondo Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of middle-grade students by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and community responsibility.

As part of the broader Rio Hondo school community, the junior high reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence and local pride. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding school activities, district policies, and student support services. With its focus on developing the foundations necessary for future success, Rio Hondo Junior High remains a central pillar in the educational development of the youth in the Rio Hondo area.

488

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO HONDO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	471
Black	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
471 (96.5 %)
White
14 (2.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Black
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 HONDO ISD
Phone:	(956)748-1150
Website:	http://www.riohondoisd.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 5 119

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 126