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#3982 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 47% in state
De La Paz Middle
Middle School · Riviera ISD · Riviera, TX
A Riviera ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
203 SEAHAWK DR, Riviera, TX 78379
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at De La Paz Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where De La Paz Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low75/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,625
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Riviera ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
De La Paz Middle is listed in RIVIERA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About De La Paz Middle
De La Paz Middle is a public middle school in Riviera, TX, part of Riviera ISD, serving approximately 113 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,982 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De La Paz Middle
What grades does De La Paz Middle serve?
De La Paz Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend De La Paz Middle?
De La Paz Middle has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De La Paz Middle is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De La Paz Middle rank in TX?
De La Paz Middle ranks #3,982 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is De La Paz Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
De La Paz Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at De La Paz Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De La Paz Middle has 35% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is De La Paz Middle a charter school?
No, De La Paz Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De La Paz Middle a Title I school?
No, De La Paz Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for De La Paz Middle?
46.0% of students at De La Paz Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kleberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (361) 296-3101
- Area population (ZIP 78379)
- 1,800
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78379; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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