C
Below Average
56/100

Armando Cuellar Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1201 S BRIDGE ST, Weslaco, TX 78596
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Texas
Growth
B
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
595
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−9 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−13 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic32%22%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -3 pts, math -8 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1201 S BRIDGE ST
City Weslaco
ZIP Code 78596
District 4844960
NCES School ID 484496021356
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78596

Understanding the community around Armando Cuellar Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,097
Per Capita Income $21,779
Poverty Rate 20.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 73.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $88,200
Median Rent $883
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Armando Cuellar Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.0%
White 0.7%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 595
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Armando Cuellar Middle?
Armando Cuellar Middle has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Armando Cuellar Middle?
Armando Cuellar Middle has 595 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Armando Cuellar Middle serve?
Armando Cuellar Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Armando Cuellar Middle receive per student?
Armando Cuellar Middle receives $13,175 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Armando Cuellar Middle in 78596 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,193
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,106
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
34.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026