LANCASTER MIDDLE

822 W PLEASANT RUN RD
LANCASTER, TX 75146

908 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lancaster Middle School, located at 822 W. Pleasant Run Rd. in Lancaster, Texas, serves as a primary educational hub for students within the Lancaster Independent School District. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the transition toward college and career readiness. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support systems to foster growth during their formative adolescent years.

The campus is deeply integrated into the Lancaster community, reflecting the district’s commitment to "The Lancaster Way," which emphasizes excellence, innovation, and equity. Beyond core academics like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, Lancaster Middle School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in the more demanding environment of Lancaster High School and beyond.

908

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LANCASTER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	226
Black	650
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
650 (71.6%)
Hispanic
226 (24.9%)
White
15 (1.7%)
Two or More
12 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	LANCASTER ISD
Phone:	(972)218-1660
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 436

Grade 8 472