DEKALB MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEKALB MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DEKALB ISD school district, located in DEKALB, TX with about 270 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, DEKALB MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
DEKALB MIDDLE School, located at 929 W Grizzly Drive in DeKalb, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the DeKalb Independent School District. The school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school preparedness. As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach to education, fostering student growth through both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement.
The school operates under the broader mission of the DeKalb Independent School District, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and the development of responsible citizens. By utilizing the resources provided through their official district website (http://www.dekalbisd.net), parents and students can stay connected with school policies, athletic schedules, and academic calendars. DEKALB MIDDLE School remains dedicated to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential within the local DeKalb community.
For more information, contact DEKALB MIDDLE at (903) 667-2834 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEKALB, TX 75559-1614
(903) 667-2834
http://www.dekalbisd.net
DEKALB MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEKALB, TX with about 270 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DEKALB ISD
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 24.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 270 students
- White
- 64.4%
- Black or African American
- 18.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.