CALHOUN MIDDLE SCHOOL
CALHOUN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DENTON ISD school district, located in DENTON, TX with about 729 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 59 teachers, CALHOUN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
CALHOUN MIDDLE School is located in the heart of Denton, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Denton Independent School District. As a traditional middle school, it provides an educational environment designed for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere within the Denton urban core.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective options, including fine arts, athletics, and technology courses. CALHOUN MIDDLE School places an emphasis on extracurricular involvement and student development, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience that supports both academic growth and social-emotional learning for its pre-teen and early-teen population.
For more information, contact CALHOUN MIDDLE at (940) 369-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENTON, TX 76201-4098
(940) 369-2400
CALHOUN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENTON, TX with about 729 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DENTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 729
- Teachers:
- 59.99
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 729 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.7%
- White
- 33.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.