Grulla Middle

Summary:

Grulla Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Grulla, TX, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 547. The school is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 566 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Grulla Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Grulla Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district on STAAR assessments across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science were significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with its English Language Learner (ELL) students performing relatively well, ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools, while its special education and gifted and talented students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 15% and bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, respectively. However, Grulla Middle has maintained a low dropout rate, with rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past several years, which is better than the state average.

Grulla Middle's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD and the La Joya ISD. For example, Ringgold Middle and Veterans Middle, both in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, outperformed Grulla Middle on STAAR assessments and had higher overall rankings. Additionally, Grulla Middle's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the 1,600s to the 1,700s and 2,000s, and its overall SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 1 star to 0 stars between 2013-2014 and 2020-2021.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 Fm 2360
       Grulla, TX  78548


(956) 370-4335

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1734th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,176 Help


Students who attend Grulla Middle usually attend:

High:    Grulla High School

Feeder schools for Grulla Middle:

Elementary:    Alto Bonito Elementary
    Grulla Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grulla Middle ranks worse than 73.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.19. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Grulla Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grulla Middle is 10.8. 1 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grulla Middle is $13,176. 1 middle schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grulla Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grulla Middle 1734th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Grulla Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grulla Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.42 1320th 1573 16.1%
2005 36.82 1146th 1582 27.6%
2006 43.11 1028th 1585 35.1%
2007 33.13 1299th 1684 22.9%
2008 42.42 1180th 1718 31.3%
2009 41.62 1237th 1763 29.8%
2010 43.66 1252nd 1803 30.6%
2011 50.27 1138th 1895 39.9%
2012 17.53 1737th 1951 11.0%
2013 22.62 1681st 1973 14.8%
2014 16.01 1811th 1987 8.9%
2015 23.51 1722nd 2043 15.7%
2016 24.19 1660th 1987 16.5%
2017 21.70 1712th 2027 15.5%
2018 27.21 1611th 2080 22.5%
2019 29.94 1607th 2193 26.7%
2021 9.80 2174th 2252 3.5%
2022 23.35 1845th 2254 18.1%
2023 34.49 1581st 2330 32.1%
2024 30.19 1734th 2361 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 183rd 1376 86.7%
2019 56.49 429th 1445 70.3%
2021 26.09 1359th 1592 14.6%
2022 48.75 686th 1643 58.2%
2023 56.99 551st 1720 68.0%
2024 43.28 930th 1760 47.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.93 1285th 1597 19.5%
2019 36.19 1044th 1626 35.8%
2021 21.29 1660th 1712 3.0%
2022 24.81 1553rd 1757 11.6%
2023 23.02 1639th 1815 9.7%
2024 48.00 883rd 1881 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.29 1386th 2039 32.0%
2019 39.35 1306th 2073 37.0%
2021 12.38 2102nd 2172 3.2%
2022 32.26 1637th 2220 26.3%
2023 45.56 1181st 2251 47.5%
2024 39.15 1348th 2224 39.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 63rd 125 49.6%
2019 40.69 75th 108 30.6%
2021 30.51 55th 68 19.1%
2022 46.66 37th 70 47.1%
2023 61.16 13th 76 82.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 1516th 2008 24.5%
2019 31.84 1498th 2047 26.8%
2021 9.34 2109th 2151 2.0%
2022 25.30 1774th 2221 20.1%
2023 31.91 1630th 2241 27.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.01 1291st 1430 9.7%
2019 17.49 1320th 1446 8.7%
2021 2.25 1489th 1501 0.8%
2022 17.93 1340th 1488 9.9%
2023 20.16 1335th 1481 9.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.23 557th 2008 72.3%
2019 51.36 802nd 2058 61.0%
2021 21.15 1947th 2118 8.1%
2022 47.35 965th 2182 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.08 1647th 2030 18.9%
2019 28.70 1578th 2069 23.7%
2021 11.71 2077th 2168 4.2%
2022 23.18 1853rd 2228 16.8%
2023 36.76 1431st 2245 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grulla Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 1361st 1895 28.2%
2019 36.66 1271st 1935 34.3%
2021 12.27 1979th 2043 3.1%
2022 30.08 1577th 2077 24.1%
2023 41.88 1226th 2116 42.1%
2024 36.07 1394th 2108 33.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Grulla Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 394 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 2 0 0 415 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 0 0 0 396 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 0 0 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 0 0 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1994 0 0 0 490 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 2 1 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 2 1 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 1 1 0 532 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 0 1 0 500 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 0 0 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 0 0 0 543 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 0 0 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 0 0 0 629 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 0 0 0 629 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 2 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 1 0 0 726 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2006 1 0 1 712 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 0 0 0 718 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2008 2 0 0 675 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2009 1 0 1 686 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2010 2 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2011 1 0 0 736 0 0 0 0 737
2012 1 0 0 749 0 0 0 0 750
2013 2 0 0 775 0 0 0 0 777
2014 0 0 0 771 0 0 0 0 771
2015 1 0 0 747 0 0 0 0 748
2016 3 0 0 694 0 0 0 0 697
2017 2 0 0 682 0 0 0 0 684
2018 1 1 0 680 0 0 0 0 682
2019 1 1 0 675 0 0 0 0 677
2020 0 1 0 650 0 0 0 0 651
2021 0 0 0 623 0 0 0 0 623
2022 0 0 0 549 0 0 0 0 549
2023 1 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 547
2024 1 0 0 608 0 0 0 0 609

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 Grulla Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 417 27.0 15.4 n/a
1991 396 26.5 14.9 n/a
1992 428 27.2 15.7 72.4
1993 447 31.0 14.4 92.6
1994 490 32.8 14.9 94.9
1995 531 39.4 13.5 92.8
1996 531 39.4 13.5 92.8
1997 534 40.2 13.3 80.7
1998 501 40.2 12.5 92.2
1999 531 44.5 11.9 92.7
2000 543 43.3 12.5 97.1
2001 528 42.8 12.3 86.6
2002 629 47.6 13.2 97.1
2003 629 47.6 13.2 97.1
2004 699 50.9 13.7 96.3
2005 727 52.8 13.8 95.2
2006 714 55.6 12.8 94
2007 718 59.1 12.1 91.8
2008 677 60.9 11.1 88.2
2009 688 59.5 11.5 85.5
2010 699 56.9 12.2 81.7
2011 737 56.7 12.9 79.2
2012 750 58.4 12.8 74.4
2013 777 60.9 12.7 99.1
2014 771 59.8 12.8 99.5
2015 748 61.0 12.2 93.3
2016 697 61.0 11.4 88.8
2017 684 58.7 11.6 92.5
2018 682 57.2 11.9 90.3
2019 677 58.6 11.5 91.3
2020 651 55.4 11.7 95.4
2021 623 58.7 10.5 93.7
2022 549 56.3 9.7 95.6
2023 547 54.8 9.9 96.5
2024 609 56.0 10.8 95.4

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 Grulla Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 417 27.0 15.4 n/a
1991 396 26.5 14.9 n/a
1992 428 27.2 15.7 72.4
1993 447 31.0 14.4 92.6
1994 490 32.8 14.9 94.9
1995 531 39.4 13.5 92.8
1996 531 39.4 13.5 92.8
1997 534 40.2 13.3 80.7
1998 501 40.2 12.5 92.2
1999 531 44.5 11.9 92.7
2000 543 43.3 12.5 97.1
2001 528 42.8 12.3 86.6
2002 629 47.6 13.2 97.1
2003 629 47.6 13.2 97.1
2004 699 50.9 13.7 96.3
2005 727 52.8 13.8 95.2
2006 714 55.6 12.8 94
2007 718 59.1 12.1 91.8
2008 677 60.9 11.1 88.2
2009 688 59.5 11.5 85.5
2010 699 56.9 12.2 81.7
2011 737 56.7 12.9 79.2
2012 750 58.4 12.8 74.4
2013 777 60.9 12.7 99.1
2014 771 59.8 12.8 99.5
2015 748 61.0 12.2 93.3
2016 697 61.0 11.4 88.8
2017 684 58.7 11.6 92.5
2018 682 57.2 11.9 90.3
2019 677 58.6 11.5 91.3
2020 651 55.4 11.7 95.4
2021 623 58.7 10.5 93.7
2022 549 56.3 9.7 95.6
2023 547 54.8 9.9 96.5
2024 609 56.0 10.8 95.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grulla Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (7.9%) $10,895 (92.1%) $11,829
2020 $1,024 (8.9%) $10,486 (91.1%) $11,510
2021 $1,842 (14.0%) $11,333 (86.0%) $13,176

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grulla Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1607th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1581st of 2330 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Grulla Middle)1835
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))2233
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grulla Middle)3022
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4123
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Grulla Middle)3531
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3537
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grulla Middle)4727
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3625
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Grulla Middle)3748
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3943
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grulla Middle)3632
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3734
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Grulla Middle)3840
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3546
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grulla Middle)2333
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))2336
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Grulla Middle)10083
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))6256
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students677547
 19.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic675546
 19.1%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%96.5%
 5.2%


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Grulla Middle ranks 1734th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended Grulla Middle.

Students who attend Grulla Middle usually go on to attend Grulla High School

Students at Grulla Middle are 100% Hispanic.


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