RASCO MIDDLE

735 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Rasco Middle School is a public school located in Lake Jackson, Texas, serving as part of the Brazosport Independent School District. The school typically serves students in grades 5 and 6, focusing on a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the middle school years. The campus is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rasco Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by maintaining high academic expectations, utilizing modern instructional strategies, and encouraging parental and community involvement. As a key educational institution in Lake Jackson, Rasco plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable and high-quality learning experiences for all students.

735

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RASCO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	317
Black	47
Asian	20
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
322 (43.8%)
Hispanic
317 (43.1%)
Black
47 (6.4%)
Two or More
27 (3.7%)
Asian
20 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	BRAZOSPORT ISD
Phone:	(979)730-7225
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 5 357

Grade 6 378