Ricardo Middle
Kingsville, TX · Ricardo ISD · Grades 5-8
243rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
Ricardo Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ricardo Middle 243rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 86th in 2025.
Ricardo Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 197 students tested
Ricardo Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 281 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.0% | 86.8% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 20.3% | 10.7% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ricardo Middle
Typical home value $147K in zip 78363 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ricardo Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Gillett MiddleKingsville ISD · 7.2 mi away1,682nd of 1,701
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 7De La Paz MiddleRiviera ISD · 9 mi away656th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 37% - 9Lillion E Luehrs J HBishop CISD · 11.6 mi away310th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 62% - 2Falfurrias J HBrooks County ISD · 22.8 mi away1,422nd of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 30% - 4Adams MiddleAlice ISD · 26.4 mi away1,158th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 33% - 7Banquete J HBanquete ISD · 26.7 mi away634th of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 40% - 1Seale J HRobstown ISD · 28.4 mi away1,578th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 16% - 10London MiddleLondon ISD · 29.5 mi away156th of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ricardo Middle in?
Ricardo Middle is part of the Ricardo ISD district in Kingsville, Texas.
Is Ricardo Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ricardo Middle 243rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ricardo Middle?
Hispanic 87%, White 11%, Black 1% (281 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ricardo Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78363 is $147K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.