LIVELY MIDDLE

www.austinisd.org/schools/lively

1,107 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fulmore Middle School, located at 201 E. Mary St. in the heart of the South Congress area of Austin, Texas, is a historic campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving a diverse urban population in the 78704 zip code, the school has long been recognized for its focus on the humanities and its vibrant arts programming. Its central location makes it a focal point for the surrounding neighborhoods, often reflecting the eclectic and creative spirit of the South Austin community.

**Important Note:** As of 2019, the school was officially renamed **Bedichek Middle School** (though the site historically known as Fulmore is currently home to the **Lively Middle School** campus). Lively Middle School continues the legacy of the original institution by offering a specialized Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) feeder program and a robust dual-language curriculum. The campus remains a key educational hub, known for preparing students for the rigors of high school through a blend of academic challenge and community-based extracurricular activities.

1,107

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIVELY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	713
Black	68
Asian	44
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
713 (64.4 %)
White
243 (22.0 %)
Black
68 (6.1 %)
Asian
44 (4.0 %)
Two or More
35 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-3207
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/lively
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 374

Grade 7 344

Grade 8 389