WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H

WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DENVER CITY ISD school district, located in DENVER CITY, TX with about 366 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 26 teachers, WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

William G. Gravitt Junior High School is a public middle school located in Denver City, Texas, serving as a key component of the Denver City Independent School District (DCISD). Situated on Mustang Avenue, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition for students moving from elementary school to high school, emphasizing core academic development and personal growth. The school is integrated into the fabric of the Denver City community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success through a structured and nurturing educational environment.

As part of the DCISD system, the school benefits from the district's overall emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student achievement. The "Mustang" identity is central to the school’s culture, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride among its student body. For parents and community members, the school’s website (http://www.dcisd.org) serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and educational initiatives.

For more information, contact WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H at (806) 592-5940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

419 MUSTANG AVE
DENVER CITY, TX 79323-2798
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WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H is a public Title I school in DENVER CITY, TX with about 366 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DENVER CITY ISD
Total Students:
366
Teachers:
26.23
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.6%
White
14.5%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.