THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
THOMAS MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 537 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 31 teachers, THOMAS MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
THOMAS MIDDLE School, located at 5655 Selinsky Road in Houston, Texas, is a public educational institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is situated in the Sunnyside area of South Houston. As part of the largest school district in Texas, the school follows the standard HISD curriculum, focusing on preparing students for high school transition through a blend of core academic subjects and elective offerings designed to foster student growth.
The school operates as a neighborhood campus dedicated to serving the local community and providing resources to support diverse student needs. As an HISD-affiliated school, THOMAS MIDDLE School emphasizes the district’s broader mission of providing equitable educational opportunities, utilizing district-wide initiatives for assessment, professional development, and student support services. Families and community members can access official information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the primary HISD website.
For more information, contact THOMAS MIDDLE at (713) 732-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77048-1864
(713) 732-3500
http://www.houstonisd.org
THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 537 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 31.9
- 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 537 students
- Black or African American
- 63.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.8%
- White
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.