The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on San Felipe Memorial Middle
San Felipe Memorial Middle is a small sixth-grade campus in Del Rio, Texas, serving a community with substantial economic need. About three-quarters of the school's enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller populations of white, Asian, and Black students.
The most recent state test results show mixed achievement. In English language arts, a modest majority of sixth graders met or exceeded proficiency. Math performance lags noticeably behind, with fewer than half the tested students reaching proficiency. When broken down by performance level, most students scored at the "approaches" level across both subjects, meaning they have not yet reached grade-level mastery. Relative to the small number of other districts in Val Verde County, this school's overall proficiency index positions it above the midpoint of the comparison group.
The school sits within the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, which has built out an intentional program ecosystem giving families some choice. San Felipe Memorial Middle hosts a New Tech Academy centered on project-based learning alongside its regular classrooms, a model that shapes instruction and requires application for enrollment. The district also offers an Elementary STEM Academy with an immersion approach at three elementary campuses. A major bond proposal calling for a facilities overhaul, including a tech-center and gym expansion at San Felipe Memorial, was put before voters in November 2025. The district has also renewed its District of Innovation status through 2028, allowing it flexibility on the school calendar and hiring for specialized roles, though the practical effects of these waivers on daily operations are not detailed in available information.
The housing market in the 78840 zip code is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. Monthly rent runs substantially less than estimated mortgage payments, making renting the accessible option for most families. Home values have declined modestly over the past year.
The campus serves only sixth grade, so state assessment data and school progress measures are limited to that single grade level and subject band. No information was available on special education enrollment, English learner services, staffing, or attendance patterns. Parents considering this school would benefit from speaking directly with the district about the New Tech program application process, what that instructional model looks like in practice, how students are supported in meeting grade-level standards given current proficiency rates, and the status or outcomes of the November 2025 bond vote.
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