VAN MIDDLE

828 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

Van Middle School is located in Van, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Van Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and personal development. By focusing on the transition between elementary and high school, the campus aims to equip students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Van Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students’ diverse interests. The school values community involvement and strives to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—balancing core subjects with athletics, arts, and social-emotional growth—the school plays a central role in shaping the character and academic trajectory of the youth in the Van community.

828

Total Students

57.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	219
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
541 (65.3%)
Hispanic
219 (26.4%)
Two or More
40 (4.8%)
Black
21 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	VAN ISD
Phone:	(903)963-1461
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2 165

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 168

Grade 6 162