AUSTIN MIDDLE

833 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Austin Middle School is a public middle school located in San Juan, Texas, serving as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Situated on South Stewart Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school success. As a key component of the PSJA district, the school aligns with the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and innovative programs to its diverse student population.

The school’s community-centered approach is supported by its integration into the PSJA ISD network, which is well-known for its focus on college readiness and early college programs. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Austin Middle School strives to foster an environment that encourages student engagement, extracurricular participation, and overall achievement. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school events, academic calendars, or specific educational initiatives, the official district website at http://psjaisd.us serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative updates.

833

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	815
Black	2
Asian	3

Hispanic
815 (97.8%)
White
13 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Black
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:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2570
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 272

Grade 7 269

Grade 8 292