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#2188 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 26% in state

Elias Longoria SR Middle

Middle School · Edinburg CISD · Edinburg, TX

An Edinburg CISD middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 990, Edinburg, TX 78540

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$13,129
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Elias Longoria SR Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elias Longoria SR Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,033/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edinburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
B L Garza MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.96–82.3 mi1,046Compare →
Michael E Fossum MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–84.2 mi818Compare →
South Texas ISD Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.46–84.2 mi732Compare →
Morris MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.46–84.5 mi1,036Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Edinburg CISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#8 of 42
District spending per student
$13,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elias Longoria SR Middle is listed in EDINBURG CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elias Longoria SR Middle

Elias Longoria SR Middle is a public middle school in Edinburg, TX, part of Edinburg CISD, serving approximately 778 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elias Longoria SR Middle

What grades does Elias Longoria SR Middle serve?

Elias Longoria SR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Elias Longoria SR Middle?

Elias Longoria SR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elias Longoria SR Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Elias Longoria SR Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elias Longoria SR Middle rank in TX?

Elias Longoria SR Middle ranks #2,188 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Elias Longoria SR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Elias Longoria SR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elias Longoria SR Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elias Longoria SR Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Elias Longoria SR Middle a charter school?

No, Elias Longoria SR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elias Longoria SR Middle a Title I school?

No, Elias Longoria SR Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elias Longoria SR Middle?

85.6% of students at Elias Longoria SR 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
778
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 78540)
0
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.
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 78540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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