ATHENS MIDDLE

ATHENS ISD
6800 STATE HWY 19 S
ATHENS, TX 75751
682 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Athens Middle School is a public educational institution located in Athens, Texas, serving as a key component of the Athens Independent School District. Situated at 6800 State Hwy 19 S, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students during their critical middle school years. The school’s environment is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and high school, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the Athens ISD community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Athens Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news by visiting the official Athens ISD website.
682
Total Students
40.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    330 (48.4 %)
  • White
    207 (30.4 %)
  • Black
    101 (14.8 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ATHENS ISD
Phone: (903)677-3030
Website: http://www.athensisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 219
Grade 7 233
Grade 8 230
Gender Ratio