PETERSON MIDDLE

1,001 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Peterson Middle School, located in Kerrville, Texas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Kerrville Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By providing a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities—ranging from athletics to fine arts—the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Peterson Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty in a collaborative, respectful manner. With its strategic location on Sidney Baker Street, it serves as a vital component of the Kerrville community, consistently working to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both individual achievement and civic responsibility.

1,001

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	455
Black	13
Asian	17
Two or More	24
American Indian	5

White
487 (48.7%)
Hispanic
455 (45.5%)
Two or More
24 (2.4%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
Black
13 (1.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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:	KERRVILLE ISD
Phone:	(830)257-2204
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 347

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 322