PIN OAK MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

1,253 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pin Oak Middle School, located in the heart of Bellaire, Texas, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, the school fosters a rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. Pin Oak serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for balancing high scholastic standards with a comprehensive approach to student development.

Beyond the classroom, Pin Oak Middle School is noted for its strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With its central location and dedicated faculty, Pin Oak remains a sought-after choice for families in the Bellaire area who are looking for a middle school that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and character development.

1,253

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIN OAK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	499
Black	122
Asian	185
Two or More	70
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
499 (39.8%)
White
373 (29.8%)
Asian
185 (14.8%)
Black
122 (9.7%)
Two or More
70 (5.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-6500
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 484

Grade 7 384

Grade 8 385