FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H

www.dallasisd.org/panchomedrano

669 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Francisco Medrano Middle School is a public school located in the Northwest area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Francisco Medrano, a prominent local civil rights activist and community leader who dedicated his life to advocating for education and equality within the Hispanic community. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum, often including specialized programs such as Pre-AP courses, fine arts, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for high school success. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child," Francisco Medrano Middle School strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the social-emotional needs of its students, ensuring they remain connected to their community and prepared for their future endeavors.

669

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	611
Black	25
Two or More	6
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
611 (91.3%)
Black
25 (3.7%)
White
15 (2.2%)
American Indian
10 (1.5%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-1300
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/panchomedrano
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 7 343

Grade 8 326