Is Ricardo Middle a good school?

Ricardo Middle ranks 340 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ricardo Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Ricardo Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Ricardo Middle?

Students at Ricardo Middle are 87% Hispanic, 11% White, 1% African American.

Ricardo Middle

Summary:

Ricardo Middle is a public middle school located in Kingsville, Texas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the Kingsville Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 81 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ricardo Middle consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in reading, math, and science. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Special Education students, who consistently rank in the top quartile of Texas middle schools. Additionally, Ricardo Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school also spends more per student ($11,264 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Ricardo Middle outperforms the state average in most areas, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Lillion E Luehrs J H and De La Paz Middle both have higher STAAR proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels, particularly in reading and math. This suggests that Ricardo Middle could learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, Ricardo Middle has a relatively high percentage of students (55.64% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds. This factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, but its strong performance suggests that the school is effectively supporting these students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363-9708

(361) 592-6465

District: Ricardo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,264

Feeder schools for Ricardo Middle:

Elementary:

Ricardo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.8%

White:

10.7%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ricardo Middle ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.91. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.8%), White (10.7%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ricardo Middle is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Ricardo Middle employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ricardo Middle is $11,264.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ricardo Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ricardo Middle 340^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ricardo Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ricardo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ricardo Independent School District (Isd) 81^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ricardo Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	83.51	80^th	1573	94.9%
2005	78.80	200^th	1582	87.4%
2006	76.87	260^th	1585	83.6%
2007	76.62	246^th	1684	85.4%
2008	77.44	219^th	1718	87.3%
2009	78.30	190^th	1763	89.2%
2010	70.67	378^th	1803	79.0%
2011	79.00	135^th	1895	92.9%
2012	73.32	420^th	1951	78.5%
2013	74.08	388^th	1973	80.3%
2014	69.05	553^rd	1987	72.2%
2015	65.26	665^th	2043	67.4%
2016	73.82	439^th	1987	77.9%
2017	68.58	480^th	2027	76.3%
2018	73.89	392^nd	2080	81.2%
2019	81.05	296^th	2193	86.5%
2021	73.44	435^th	2252	80.7%
2022	72.15	462^nd	2254	79.5%
2023	77.24	377^th	2330	83.8%
2024	78.91	340^th	2361	85.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.71	1171^st	1597	26.7%
2019	47.93	652^nd	1626	59.9%
2021	78.65	120^th	1712	93.0%
2022	64.20	332^nd	1757	81.1%
2023	72.00	238^th	1815	86.9%
2024	66.48	367^th	1881	80.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.46	283^rd	2039	86.1%
2019	69.08	407^th	2073	80.4%
2021	63.57	561^st	2172	74.2%
2022	67.73	455^th	2220	79.5%
2023	71.89	391^st	2251	82.6%
2024	75.13	290^th	2224	87.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.72	464^th	2008	76.9%
2019	77.75	319^th	2047	84.4%
2021	74.23	387^th	2151	82.0%
2022	73.52	429^th	2221	80.7%
2023	77.98	345^th	2241	84.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	76.92	267^th	1501	82.2%
2022	47.51	966^th	1488	35.1%
2023	69.56	431^st	1481	70.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.80	490^th	2008	75.6%
2019	64.38	439^th	2058	78.7%
2021	59.15	585^th	2118	72.4%
2022	62.86	528^th	2182	75.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.27	345^th	2030	83.0%
2019	81.27	276^th	2069	86.7%
2021	69.84	488^th	2168	77.5%
2022	68.87	512^th	2228	77.0%
2023	74.25	418^th	2245	81.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.18	287^th	1895	84.9%
2019	82.07	204^th	1935	89.5%
2021	76.43	280^th	2043	86.3%
2022	74.69	321^st	2077	84.5%
2023	80.83	236^th	2116	88.8%
2024	80.34	217^th	2108	89.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ricardo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.04	253^rd	1673	84.9%
2019	82.18	207^th	1684	87.7%
2021	83.05	161^st	1700	90.5%
2022	69.76	412^th	1723	76.1%
2023	86.32	123^rd	1749	93.0%
2024	78.44	225^th	1724	86.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ricardo Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	68	2	0	143	0	n/a	n/a	213
1996	68	2	0	143	0	n/a	n/a	213
1997	52	2	2	155	0	n/a	n/a	211
1998	47	3	2	182	0	n/a	n/a	234
1999	48	0	1	170	0	n/a	n/a	219
2000	56	0	0	156	1	n/a	n/a	213
2001	51	0	0	147	0	n/a	n/a	198
2002	50	3	0	153	0	n/a	n/a	206
2003	50	3	0	153	0	n/a	n/a	206
2004	76	4	0	182	0	n/a	n/a	262
2005	70	5	1	196	0	n/a	n/a	272
2006	67	3	1	200	0	n/a	n/a	271
2007	62	2	1	169	0	n/a	n/a	234
2008	77	4	2	184	0	n/a	n/a	267
2009	80	3	2	193	0	n/a	n/a	278
2010	67	3	1	181	0	n/a	n/a	252
2011	51	1	1	206	0	0	4	263
2012	47	2	1	228	0	0	4	282
2013	51	3	0	228	0	0	2	284
2014	59	1	1	229	0	0	0	290
2015	48	1	4	224	0	0	0	277
2016	46	1	3	201	0	0	0	251
2017	50	4	2	214	0	0	2	272
2018	45	3	3	216	0	0	2	269
2019	44	4	1	205	0	0	2	256
2020	43	4	0	208	0	0	1	256
2021	31	1	3	234	0	0	0	269
2022	27	2	3	220	0	0	0	252
2023	28	2	2	242	0	0	1	275
2024	30	3	2	244	0	0	2	281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ricardo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	213	13.2	16.1	40.4
1996	213	13.2	16.1	40.4
1997	211	15.5	13.6	46.4
1998	234	16.1	14.5	45.3
1999	219	15.1	14.5	55.7
2000	213	15.2	14.0	55.4
2001	198	18.3	10.8	61.1
2002	206	17.8	11.6	62.6
2003	206	17.8	11.6	62.6
2004	262	21.7	12.1	57.6
2005	272	21.1	12.9	59.6
2006	271	23.7	11.4	60.5
2007	234	20.7	11.3	58.1
2008	267	19.5	13.7	52.4
2009	278	19.9	13.9	52.5
2010	252	17.1	14.7	53.6
2011	263	18.2	14.4	49.4
2012	282	17.9	15.7	53.5
2013	284	19.0	14.9	50.4
2014	290	20.7	13.9	49.7
2015	277	20.0	13.8	51.3
2016	251	21.0	11.9	55
2017	272	19.3	14.0	45.2
2018	269	19.9	13.4	61
2019	256	20.7	12.3	48
2020	256	19.3	13.2	44.9
2021	269	18.2	14.7	51.7
2022	252	18.1	13.8	58.7
2023	275	20.0	13.7	55.6
2024	281	19.6	14.3	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ricardo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	213	13.2	16.1	40.4
1996	213	13.2	16.1	40.4
1997	211	15.5	13.6	46.4
1998	234	16.1	14.5	45.3
1999	219	15.1	14.5	55.7
2000	213	15.2	14.0	55.4
2001	198	18.3	10.8	61.1
2002	206	17.8	11.6	62.6
2003	206	17.8	11.6	62.6
2004	262	21.7	12.1	57.6
2005	272	21.1	12.9	59.6
2006	271	23.7	11.4	60.5
2007	234	20.7	11.3	58.1
2008	267	19.5	13.7	52.4
2009	278	19.9	13.9	52.5
2010	252	17.1	14.7	53.6
2011	263	18.2	14.4	49.4
2012	282	17.9	15.7	53.5
2013	284	19.0	14.9	50.4
2014	290	20.7	13.9	49.7
2015	277	20.0	13.8	51.3
2016	251	21.0	11.9	55
2017	272	19.3	14.0	45.2
2018	269	19.9	13.4	61
2019	256	20.7	12.3	48
2020	256	19.3	13.2	44.9
2021	269	18.2	14.7	51.7
2022	252	18.1	13.8	58.7
2023	275	20.0	13.7	55.6
2024	281	19.6	14.3	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ricardo Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$836 (7.8%)	$9,840 (92.2%)	$10,676
2020	$1,481 (14.3%)	$8,869 (85.7%)	$10,349
2021	$2,061 (18.3%)	$9,204 (81.7%)	$11,264

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ricardo Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 377^th of 2330 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Ricardo Middle)	61	54	7%
5th Grade Reading (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	61	54	7%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Middle)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Ricardo Middle)	66	49	17%
5th Grade Science (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	66	49	17%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Ricardo Middle)	43	54	11%
6th Grade Reading (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	43	54	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Middle)	50	32	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	50	32	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Ricardo Middle)	60	73	13%
7th Grade Reading (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	60	73	13%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Middle)	53	45	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	53	45	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Ricardo Middle)	77	72	5%
8th Grade Reading (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	77	72	5%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Middle)	94	88	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	94	88	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Ricardo Middle)	70	65	5%
8th Grade Science (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	70	65	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ricardo Middle)	72	54	18%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	72	54	18%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ricardo Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Ricardo Independent School District (Isd))	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	275	7.4%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	205	242	18%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	44	28	36.4%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	55.6%	7.6%

Schools Near Ricardo Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ricardo Middle	Public	5-8	138 W Cr 2160	Kingsville	78363	Kleberg County	Ricardo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 592-6465	281	20	14.3	53.7%	30 (10.7%)	3 (1.1%)	244 (86.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	78.9	340^th of 2361 public middle schools	85.6%		77.2	377^th of 2330 public middle schools	83.8%	37	100.0	67.6	61.1	61.8	82.4	71.8	37.5	34.6	96.6	39.4	70.3	58.1	$11,264	$2,061	$9,204
Gillett Middle	Public	6-8	1007 N 17th St	Kingsville	78363	Kleberg County	Kingsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 595-8200	459	40	11.3	88.0%	39 (8.5%)	11 (2.4%)	404 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	13.4	2187^th of 2361 public middle schools	7.4%		12.3	2160^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.3%	27	26.9		24.1	22.0	34.0		9.7	8.3	8.3		24.2	10.7	$10,900	$1,719	$9,181
De La Paz Middle	Public	6-8	203 Seahawk Dr	Riviera	78379	Kleberg County	Riviera Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 296-3101	113	6	18.5	46.0%	31 (27.4%)	1 (0.9%)	78 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	67.6	601^st of 2361 public middle schools	74.5%		58.9	815^th of 2330 public middle schools	65.0%	214			72.4	65.9	76.7		51.7	22.0	34.9		58.1	32.6
Lillion E Luehrs J H	Public	6-8	717 E Sixth St	Bishop	78343	Nueces County	Bishop Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 584-3576	306	24	12.9	66.3%	38 (12.4%)	1 (0.3%)	264 (86.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	62.8	711^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.9%		64.6	666^th of 2330 public middle schools	71.4%	45	100.0		55.9	60.0	54.4		40.7	48.0	53.6		35.6	41.1	$10,135	$1,228	$8,907

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