RICK SCHNEIDER MIDDLE

500 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Rick Schneider Middle School, located in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), serves the educational needs of students in the 8420 Easthaven area of Houston, Texas. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support both academic growth and social development as students prepare for the rigors of high school. The school operates within the broader framework of HISD, adhering to district-wide curriculum standards while working to foster a community-oriented learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, schools in this region typically emphasize student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that help students explore their interests and build character. Because it is situated in a prominent Houston neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the local community, serving as a hub for families and stakeholders who are invested in student success. Parents and visitors interested in the school’s specific performance ratings, current programs, or upcoming events are generally encouraged to consult the official Houston ISD website or the school’s dedicated campus page for the most up-to-date data.

500

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICK SCHNEIDER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	433
Black	50
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
433 (86.6%)
Black
50 (10.0%)
White
6 (1.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0920
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 5 246

Grade 6 254