JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE

1,053 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School is a public school located in the South Laredo area, serving students as part of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Situated on Palo Blanco Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is known for its commitment to student growth, offering a range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities aimed at fostering both academic success and personal development.

Like many schools in the Laredo ISD, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School focuses on providing a bilingual and culturally responsive curriculum to meet the needs of its diverse student body. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to ensure that students are prepared for the rigors of secondary education. With a mission to empower its students, the school provides a structured, community-focused learning environment that encourages participation in campus life and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond.

1,053

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1,050
Black	1

Hispanic
1,050 (99.7%)
White
2 (0.2%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LAREDO ISD
Phone:	(956)273-6100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,053
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,048
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 344

Grade 7 357

Grade 8 352

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	344
Grade 7	357
Grade 8	352

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	530	50.3%
Male	523	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th