JOSE BORREGO MIDDLE

www.montealtoisd.org

178 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jose Borrego Middle School is a public school located in Monte Alto, Texas, serving as a key educational institution within the Monte Alto Independent School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparation for high school success. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Monte Alto.

As part of the Monte Alto ISD, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and academic growth in a localized setting. The administration and faculty work to cultivate a culture of learning that addresses the unique needs of their student population, often leveraging the resources of a smaller district to provide more personalized attention. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational activities and student development, consistently aiming to meet the state’s educational benchmarks while fostering a positive school climate.

178

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE BORREGO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	178

Hispanic
178 (100.0%)

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:	MONTE ALTO ISD
Phone:	(956)262-1374
Website:	http://www.montealtoisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 55

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 60