WASKOM MIDDLE

WASKOM ISD
255 SCHOOL AVE
WASKOM, TX 75692
179 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Waskom Middle School, located at 255 School Ave in Waskom, Texas, serves as a central pillar of the Waskom Independent School District. As a smaller-community educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students in the middle grades can transition from elementary foundations to high school readiness. The campus is dedicated to balancing rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents, aiming to prepare them for future success in the Waskom High School program.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Waskom ISD, which emphasizes academic achievement, community involvement, and the cultivation of "Wildcat Pride." By utilizing its official district website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources regarding extracurricular activities, athletic schedules, and curriculum updates. Through its focus on a localized, student-centered approach, Waskom Middle School strives to create a cohesive learning experience that reflects the values and spirit of the surrounding Harrison County community.
179
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    92 (51.4%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (26.3%)
  • Black
    21 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    18 (10.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: WASKOM ISD
Phone: (903)687-3361
Website: http://waskomisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 60
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ELYSIAN FIELDS MIDDLE
ELYSIAN FIELDS ISD
186 Students
2450 FM 451
WASKOM, TX 75692 (8.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th