GLADEWATER MIDDLE

371 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gladewater Middle School is a public school located in Gladewater, Texas, serving as a key component of the Gladewater Independent School District (GISD). Situated at 414 S Loop 485, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with social and emotional development. It serves students in the middle grade levels, typically focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school operates under the mission of the broader Gladewater ISD, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a supportive community and a structured curriculum. By providing various extracurricular activities and academic programs, the middle school strives to engage students during their formative years. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at http://gladewaterisd.com serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

371

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADEWATER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	80
Black	91
Asian	1
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
182 (49.1%)
Black
91 (24.5%)
Hispanic
80 (21.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
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:	GLADEWATER ISD
Phone:	(903)845-2243
Website:	http://gladewaterisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 122