Serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8, B L Garza Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
B L Garza Middle School's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
B L Garza Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B L Garza Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B L Garza Middle School's ranking?
B L Garza Middle School is ranked #3447 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are B L Garza Middle School often compared to?
B L Garza Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elias Longoria Sr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend B L Garza Middle School?
1,046 students attend B L Garza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of B L Garza Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B L Garza Middle School?
B L Garza Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does B L Garza Middle School offer ?
B L Garza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is B L Garza Middle School part of?
B L Garza Middle School is part of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
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