CHRISTEN MIDDLE

2001 SANTA MARIA AVE
LAREDO, TX 78040

1,115 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Christen Middle School, located at 2001 Santa Maria Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the heart of Laredo, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the cultural identity and values of the surrounding area while focusing on student development and academic growth.

As a member of the Laredo ISD system, the school prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often offering extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of responsible citizenship.

1,115

Total Students

78.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTEN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1,113

Hispanic
1,113 (99.8%)
White
2 (0.2%)

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:	LAREDO ISD
Phone:	(956)273-6400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 356

Grade 7 389

Grade 8 370

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHRISTEN MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	356
Grade 7	389
Grade 8	370

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHRISTEN MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	534	47.9%
Male	581	52.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th