School Overview
San Perlita Middle School is a small, rural public school located in the town of San Perlita, Texas, serving as a key component of the San Perlita Independent School District (SPISD). Situated in a quiet agricultural region of the Rio Grande Valley, the school functions within a close-knit community environment where the district emphasizes a personalized approach to education. Because the school is part of a small, unified district, it often focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation.

Academically and operationally, San Perlita Middle School is committed to the success of its students through a standard Texas curriculum while leveraging its small-town setting to offer individual attention. The school’s digital presence through the SPISD website serves as a primary hub for parents to access school calendars, district policies, and board information. Overall, the institution is reflective of its community: modest, dedicated to local youth development, and focused on maintaining stability and academic engagement for the residents of the San Perlita area.
43
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAN PERLITA MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic42
  • Hispanic
    42 (97.7 %)
  • White
    1 (2.3 %)
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: SAN PERLITA ISD
Phone: (956)248-5250
Website: http://www.spisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAN PERLITA MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 610
Grade 720
Grade 813
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAN PERLITA MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1841.9%
Male2558.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)