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GARCIA MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
HOUSTON, Texas · ALDINE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students966
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
GARCIA
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
966
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
84%+19.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

GARCIA MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 966 students. It is part of the ALDINE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictALDINE ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77038
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480771012191

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment966
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino72.7%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian22.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
72.7%
Black
2.5%
Asian
22.9%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)