Dr Armando Cuellar Middle School in Weslaco, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr Armando Cuellar Middle School is a suburban public school in Weslaco, Texas that is part of Weslaco Independent School District. It serves 595 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

595 Students

55 Teachers

1201 S Bridge Ave

Weslaco, TX 78596 View local requests

http://cuellar.wisd.us/

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Dr Armando Cuellar Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dr Armando Cuellar Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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