BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE

ww.dentonisd.org/myersms

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bettye Myers Middle School, located in Shady Shores, Texas, is part of the Denton Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth and a supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to develop both their intellectual capabilities and their character through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.

The school is named in honor of Bettye Myers, a prominent educator and community leader, and it reflects her dedication to lifelong learning and service. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative approach that involves parents and the surrounding community. Through its diverse programs and student-centered philosophy, Bettye Myers Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its student body.

827

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	333
Black	225
Asian	29
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
333 (40.3%)
Black
225 (27.2%)
White
208 (25.2%)
Asian
29 (3.5%)
Two or More
29 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-1500
Website:	http://ww.dentonisd.org/myersms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 6 266

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 270