JAMES FANNIN MIDDLE

www.gpisd.org/fannin

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Fannin Middle School, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the rigors of high school while providing diverse opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.

As a campus within GPISD, James Fannin Middle School focuses on equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in the 21st century. The faculty and staff prioritize a culture of collaboration, community engagement, and high academic expectations. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education that supports their social-emotional needs alongside their academic achievement. For families and community members, the school maintains an active web presence to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming events, school policies, and academic progress.

516

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES FANNIN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	469
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
469 (90.9%)
White
28 (5.4%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
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:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)262-8668
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/fannin
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 6 143

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 202