TARKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

TARKINGTON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the TARKINGTON ISD school district, located in CLEVELAND, TX with about 441 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 31 teachers, TARKINGTON MIDDLE 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.

TARKINGTON MIDDLE School is located in Cleveland, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Tarkington Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the educational and developmental needs of students in the early adolescent years, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth for its student body.

The campus is situated in a rural setting, reflecting the close-knit community atmosphere of the Tarkington ISD. Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with access to essential resources, including district policies, academic calendars, and school news. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while promoting extracurricular engagement, TARKINGTON MIDDLE School aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges they will face in their future educational pursuits.

For more information, contact TARKINGTON MIDDLE at (281) 592-7737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2770 FM 163
CLEVELAND, TX 77327
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TARKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLEVELAND, TX with about 441 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
TARKINGTON ISD
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
31.03
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 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 441 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TARKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.