HARPOOL MIDDLE

www.dentonisd.org/harpoolms

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harpool Middle School, located in Argyle, Texas, is a highly-regarded campus within the Denton Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community while maintaining a rigorous academic environment. The campus emphasizes a "Longhorn" spirit, encouraging students to excel not only in their core curriculum—such as math, science, and literacy—but also in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond academics, Harpool Middle School places a significant focus on student character development and social-emotional learning. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide a supportive transition from elementary to high school, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education. With its location in the growing Argyle area, the school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and strong community engagement, which together contribute to its reputation for high performance and a positive, inclusive school culture.

860

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARPOOL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	164
Black	60
Asian	40
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
559 (65.0%)
Hispanic
164 (19.1%)
Black
60 (7.0%)
Asian
40 (4.7%)
Two or More
35 (4.1%)
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:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-1700
Website:	http://www.dentonisd.org/harpoolms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 314

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 276

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARPOOL MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	314
Grade 7	270
Grade 8	276

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARPOOL MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	426	49.5%
Male	434	50.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th