FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H

www.dallasisd.org/panchomedrano

717 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Francisco Medrano Middle School is a public school located in the Northwest area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Francisco Medrano, a prominent local civil rights activist and community leader who dedicated his life to advocating for education and equality within the Hispanic community. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum, often including specialized programs such as Pre-AP courses, fine arts, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for high school success. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child," Francisco Medrano Middle School strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the social-emotional needs of its students, ensuring they remain connected to their community and prepared for their future endeavors.

717

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	662
Black	32
Asian	5
American Indian	7

Hispanic
662 (92.3 %)
Black
32 (4.5 %)
White
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-1300
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/panchomedrano
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 4

Grade 7 351

Grade 8 362