JAMES L GERMANY MIDDLE

DEKALB ISD
929 W GRIZZLY DR
DEKALB, TX 75559
270 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
DeKalb Middle School, located at 929 W Grizzly Drive in DeKalb, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the DeKalb Independent School District. The school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school preparedness. As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach to education, fostering student growth through both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the DeKalb Independent School District, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and the development of responsible citizens. By utilizing the resources provided through their official district website (http://www.dekalbisd.net), parents and students can stay connected with school policies, athletic schedules, and academic calendars. DeKalb Middle School remains dedicated to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential within the local DeKalb community.
270
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    181 (67.0%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (14.1%)
  • Black
    33 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
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: DEKALB ISD
Phone: (903)667-2834
Website: http://www.dekalbisd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 168
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 60
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 80
Gender Ratio