LYFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

LYFORD MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LYFORD CISD school district, located in LYFORD, TX with about 376 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 23 teachers, LYFORD MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LYFORD MIDDLE School, located at 12820 Glenn Lofton in Lyford, Texas, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing students with a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school typically emphasizes foundational core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and school spirit.

The school reflects the character of the small, close-knit Lyford community, often prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to their students. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, LYFORD MIDDLE School aims to prepare its student body for future success in their secondary education. The campus serves as an essential hub for the families of the Rio Grande Valley area, striving to equip students with the skills and discipline necessary to meet state educational standards and pursue their future academic goals.

For more information, contact LYFORD MIDDLE at (956) 347-3910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12820 GLENN LOFTON
LYFORD, TX 78569-0220
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LYFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LYFORD, TX with about 376 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LYFORD CISD
Total Students:
376
Teachers:
23.52
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
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 376 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LYFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.3%
White
1.9%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.