FOSTER MIDDLE

Charter School 788 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
**Foster Middle School**, located at 1504 MLK Boulevard in Longview, Texas, is a core secondary campus within the Longview Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is deeply integrated into the Longview community and focuses on transitioning students from elementary education to the more rigorous academic environment of high school. As part of LISD, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for future success in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Longview, reflecting the district’s efforts to provide equitable resources and educational opportunities across the city. Foster Middle School typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement. By focusing on a supportive learning environment, the school strives to cultivate a sense of community pride while addressing the specific social and emotional needs of middle-grade students, ensuring they are well-equipped for their eventual transition to Longview High School.
788
Total Students
56.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTER MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic373
Black259
Asian13
Two or More25
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    373 (47.3%)
  • Black
    259 (32.9%)
  • White
    117 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    13 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LONGVIEW ISD
Phone: (903)446-2710
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 648
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 6 264
Grade 7 239
Grade 8 285

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOSTER MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6264
Grade 7239
Grade 8285
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOSTER MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35144.5%
Male43755.5%