BANDERA MIDDLE

BANDERA ISD
1005 CHERRY ST
BANDERA, TX 78003
534 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bandera Middle School, located at 1005 Cherry Street in Bandera, Texas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bandera Independent School District. Situated in the heart of the "Cowboy Capital of the World," the school reflects the close-knit, community-oriented spirit of the Texas Hill Country. It is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on providing students with a structured environment that emphasizes both academic core subjects and elective programs meant to foster personal growth during the formative middle school years.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, offering a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, UIL competitions, and arts programs that allow children to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By leveraging its location within the Bandera community, the school works to maintain a supportive atmosphere where educators, parents, and students collaborate to build a solid foundation for high school readiness. Overall, Bandera Middle School aims to balance rigorous academic expectations with a strong sense of school spirit and community pride.
534
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    318 (59.6%)
  • Hispanic
    195 (36.5%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: BANDERA ISD
Phone: (830)460-3899
Website: http://banderaisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 177
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 184
Gender Ratio