FONDREN MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

713 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fondren Middle School is a public school located in the Braeburn neighborhood of Houston, Texas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a diverse urban community and provides a structured environment focused on preparing adolescents for the transition to high school. As part of the nation's eighth-largest school district, Fondren Middle follows the standardized HISD curriculum, which emphasizes core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its core academics, Fondren Middle aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs. The school’s location on S. Braeswood Boulevard places it centrally within the district's southwest region, making it a key educational hub for local families. Like many schools in the Houston ISD system, Fondren Middle is committed to supporting its diverse student population through academic interventions and community engagement programs designed to improve student outcomes and foster a supportive learning climate.

713

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FONDREN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	532
Black	154
Asian	9
Two or More	4

Hispanic
532 (74.6%)
Black
154 (21.6%)
White
14 (2.0%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)778-3360
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
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 6 215

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 256