Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Gutierrez Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gutierrez Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Gutierrez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gutierrez Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gutierrez Middle School's ranking?
Gutierrez Middle School is ranked #4606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gutierrez Middle School often compared to?
Gutierrez Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School, Coakley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gutierrez Middle School?
747 students attend Gutierrez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gutierrez Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gutierrez Middle School?
Gutierrez Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gutierrez Middle School offer ?
Gutierrez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gutierrez Middle School part of?
Gutierrez Middle School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
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