CARPENTER MIDDLE

www.pisd.edu

462 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carpenter Middle School, located at 3905 Rainer Rd in Plano, Texas, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for middle schoolers. As part of a highly regarded school district, Carpenter Middle benefits from PISD’s extensive resources, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school community focuses on empowering students through a wide range of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs that cater to diverse interests. By emphasizing student engagement and collaboration, Carpenter Middle strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and a sense of belonging among its student body. Parents and community members interested in specific campus updates, academic calendars, or district policies can find comprehensive information through the official Plano ISD website at http://www.pisd.edu.

462

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARPENTER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	228
Black	98
Asian	25
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
228 (49.4%)
Black
98 (21.2%)
White
88 (19.0%)
Asian
25 (5.4%)
Two or More
20 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-5000
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 165

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARPENTER MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	165
Grade 7	154
Grade 8	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARPENTER MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	50.4%
Male	229	49.6%

Middle School 7th - 8th