HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE SCHOOL
HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the TERRELL ISD school district, located in TERRELL, TX with about 956 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 58 teachers, HERMAN FURLOUGH JR 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.
Herman Furlough Jr. Middle School is a public school located in Terrell, Texas, serving students within the Terrell Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Herman Furlough Jr., a figure noted for his dedication to the community and local education. It operates as a foundational middle school environment, focusing on the developmental and academic transition of students as they bridge the gap between primary and secondary education.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, adhering to state standards while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Like other campuses in the Terrell ISD, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school through collaborative teaching strategies and engagement in core subjects, electives, and local community activities.
For more information, contact HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE at (972) 563-7501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TERRELL, TX 75160-5137
(972) 563-7501
HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TERRELL, TX with about 956 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TERRELL ISD
- Total Students:
- 956
- Teachers:
- 58.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 956 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.1%
- White
- 24.3%
- Black or African American
- 22.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.