FABENS MIDDLE

394 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fabens Middle School, located at 800 Walker in Fabens, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Fabens Independent School District. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school years, typically focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is situated in the small, tight-knit community of Fabens, which is located in the far western corner of Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border. Because of its location, the school plays an integral part in the local community, often reflecting the culture and demographics of the region. As part of the Fabens ISD, the middle school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by providing essential educational resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

394

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FABENS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	393
Asian	1

Hispanic
393 (99.7%)
Asian
1 (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:	FABENS ISD
Phone:	(915)765-2630
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 137

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 140