BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CEDAR HILL ISD school district, located in CEDAR HILL, TX with about 778 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE School, located at 1208 Pleasant Run Road in Cedar Hill, Texas, is a key campus within the Cedar Hill Independent School District (CHISD). Named after the legendary aviation pioneer who was the first African American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license, the school aims to embody her spirit of perseverance, excellence, and breaking barriers. The campus serves students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while preparing them for the transition to high school.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prioritizes student growth and character development. By aligning with the broader mission of the Cedar Hill Independent School District, BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE School emphasizes innovative instruction, technology integration, and extracurricular engagement to ensure that all students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors. Through a combination of academic programs and student-centered initiatives, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE at (972) 293-4505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
(972) 293-4505
http://www.chisd.com/schools/cms
BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CEDAR HILL, TX with about 778 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CEDAR HILL ISD
- Total Students:
- 778
- Teachers:
- 50.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 778 students
- Black or African American
- 69.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.1%
- White
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.