TARKINGTON MIDDLE

TARKINGTON ISD
2770 FM 163
CLEVELAND, TX 77327
414 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
414
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    321 (77.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (18.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: TARKINGTON ISD
Phone: (281)592-7737
Website: http://www.tarkingtonisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 6 135
Grade 7 135
Grade 8 144
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLEVELAND MIDDLE
CLEVELAND ISD
1,696 Students
2000 E HOUSTON ST
CLEVELAND, TX 77327 (6.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th