J HERMAN REED MIDDLE

564 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

J. Herman Reed Middle School, located at 530 E. Freeman St. in Duncanville, Texas, is a core campus within the Duncanville Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent years. As part of a district known for its diverse student body and strong community ties, the school emphasizes preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond through a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular programs.

The school environment at J. Herman Reed is designed to support the "Duncanville Middle School experience," which typically prioritizes student engagement, collaborative learning, and character development. Located in the heart of Duncanville, the campus acts as an important hub for the local community, often participating in district-wide initiatives and partnerships. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and school culture, J. Herman Reed Middle School strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their interests and reach their full potential.

564

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J HERMAN REED MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	316
Black	217
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
316 (56.0 %)
Black
217 (38.5 %)
White
14 (2.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-3500
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 7 289

Grade 8 275