FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLE

COTULLA ISD
608 CARRIZO ST
COTULLA, TX 78014
273 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Frank Newman Middle School, located in Cotulla, Texas, serves as a primary educational hub for students within the Cotulla Independent School District. As the district's sole middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the community of Cotulla, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to become productive, lifelong learners. By maintaining a connection to the broader district initiatives, Frank Newman Middle School strives to cultivate a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic achievement. Families can stay informed about specific programs, faculty contact information, and upcoming district events by visiting the official school website provided by the Cotulla Independent School District.
273
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    259 (94.9 %)
  • White
    10 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: COTULLA ISD
Phone: (830)879-2224
Website: http://www.cotullaisd.org/nms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 225
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 82
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio