CHRISTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHRISTEN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 1,233 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 82 teachers, CHRISTEN 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.
CHRISTEN MIDDLE School, located at 2001 Santa Maria Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the heart of Laredo, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the cultural identity and values of the surrounding area while focusing on student development and academic growth.
As a member of the Laredo ISD system, the school prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often offering extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of responsible citizenship.
For more information, contact CHRISTEN MIDDLE at (956) 273-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
CHRISTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 1,233 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAREDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,233
- Teachers:
- 82.5
- 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 1,233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRISTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.9%
- White
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.