WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H

DENVER CITY ISD
419 MUSTANG AVE
DENVER CITY, TX 79323
364 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
William G. Gravitt Junior High School is a public middle school located in Denver City, Texas, serving as a key component of the Denver City Independent School District (DCISD). Situated on Mustang Avenue, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition for students moving from elementary school to high school, emphasizing core academic development and personal growth. The school is integrated into the fabric of the Denver City community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success through a structured and nurturing educational environment.

As part of the DCISD system, the school benefits from the district's overall emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student achievement. The "Mustang" identity is central to the school’s culture, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride among its student body. For parents and community members, the school’s website (http://www.dcisd.org) serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and educational initiatives.
364
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    309 (84.9 %)
  • White
    45 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: DENVER CITY ISD
Phone: (806)592-5940
Website: http://www.dcisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 6 113
Grade 7 123
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio