CENTRAL MIDDLE

www.gisd.org

879 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School is a public school located in Galveston, Texas, serving as part of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD). Situated on Sealy Avenue, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing middle-grade education to students living on the island. As part of a district committed to diverse academic programming, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to foster both academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. By leveraging the resources of the Galveston Independent School District, Central Middle emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various activities that reflect the unique culture of the Galveston community. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school's specific initiatives, calendar, and academic policies by visiting their official website at [www.gisd.org](http://www.gisd.org).

879

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	427
Black	214
Asian	14
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
427 (48.6 %)
Black
214 (24.3 %)
White
202 (23.0 %)
Two or More
20 (2.3 %)
Asian
14 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	GALVESTON ISD
Phone:	(409)761-6200
Website:	http://www.gisd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	619
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 7 415

Grade 8 464