MEYERLAND MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

1,166 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School (formerly Johnston Middle School) is a dedicated magnet school located in the Meyerland area of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is widely recognized for its specialized magnet program, which offers an enriched curriculum focused on fine arts, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, alongside a rigorous core academic program.

The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on fostering a creative, inclusive environment that encourages academic achievement through artistic expression. By integrating arts education with traditional coursework, Meyerland Middle aims to develop students' critical thinking and communication skills. As a cornerstone of the local community, it provides students with unique opportunities for performances, exhibitions, and extracurricular involvement, preparing them for success in high-level high school programs and beyond.

1,166

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEYERLAND MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	629
Black	267
Asian	28
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
629 (53.9%)
Black
267 (22.9%)
White
211 (18.1%)
Asian
28 (2.4%)
Two or More
27 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)726-3616
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 410

Grade 7 373

Grade 8 383