School Overview
Chisum Middle School is a public educational institution located in Paris, Texas, serving as a key component of the Chisum Independent School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a smaller Texas school district.

Beyond core academics, Chisum Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement and character development. The school works to integrate modern educational practices with the values of the surrounding Paris community, encouraging students to participate in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district communication and educational resources, striving to maintain transparency and partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure overall student success.
266
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISUM MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White219
Hispanic20
Black13
Two or More10
American Indian4
  • White
    219 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.5%)
  • Black
    13 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5%)
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: CHISUM ISD
Phone: (903)737-2806
Website: http://chisumisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHISUM MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 684
Grade 793
Grade 889
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHISUM MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12446.6%
Male14253.4%