Central Middle

Central Middle serves 1,085 students in grades 6-8 in Weslaco, Texas, operating as a regular public school in the heart of Hidalgo County. With 66 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school instruction. The school currently ranks #6,628 out of 8,598 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 23rd percentile among Texas schools, with room for academic growth as the community works to support student achievement.

Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 reflects opportunities for continued development in serving its diverse student population. The school draws from a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $53,097 and median home values are $88,200. About 22% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the community faces economic challenges with a poverty rate of 21.7%.

These demographics highlight both the resilience of local families and the important role education plays in the community. Central Middle sits in a large suburban area of Weslaco, serving as an integral part of a ZIP code home to over 36,000 residents in this vibrant South Texas community near the Mexican border.