CENTER MIDDLE

CENTER ISD
302 KENNEDY ST
CENTER, TX 75935
496 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Center Middle School, located at 302 Kennedy St. in Center, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Center Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically providing a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary foundational learning and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school plays an integral role in the small-town community of Center, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Center Middle School is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various academic programs. By prioritizing student engagement and community partnership, the school strives to prepare its learners for future success in higher education and the workforce. Its location in Shelby County serves as a focal point for the local community, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible, quality public education to the youth of East Texas.
496
Total Students
44.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    240 (48.4%)
  • White
    120 (24.2%)
  • Black
    100 (20.2%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    15 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    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: CENTER ISD
Phone: (936)598-5619
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 381
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 6 192
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 167
Gender Ratio