ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE

cuellar.wisd.us/

626 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Armando Cuellar Middle School is a public educational institution located in Weslaco, Texas, and serves as part of the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and personal development for its middle school-aged students. By aligning with the broader mission of the Weslaco school district, the campus focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of student-centered activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its official website as a key communication hub for parents, students, and faculty. Through this platform, the administration provides transparent access to school calendars, district policies, and resources aimed at student success. With a commitment to excellence, Armando Cuellar Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate actively in their educational journey.

626

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	616
Black	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
616 (98.4 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6720
Website:	http://cuellar.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
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 6 214

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 234