CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE

www.galenaparkisd.com

802 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cunningham Middle School is a public school located at 14110 Wallisville Road in Houston, Texas, serving as part of the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment for its student body, focusing on preparing young learners for the rigors of high school and beyond. By emphasizing core academic standards and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within the surrounding community.

As a member of the Galena Park ISD, Cunningham Middle School benefits from the district's broader mission to provide equitable and high-quality educational experiences. The school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum frameworks to ensure that students are meeting state benchmarks while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific campus initiatives, the official district website at [http://www.galenaparkisd.com](http://www.galenaparkisd.com) serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.

802

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	492
Black	276
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
492 (61.3%)
Black
276 (34.4%)
White
21 (2.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-4470
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	699
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 366

Grade 8 436