GUNTER MIDDLE

www.gunterisd.org

373 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Gunter Middle School, located at 410 Tiger Lane in Gunter, Texas, serves as a central hub for students in the Gunter Independent School District. As a key component of a small-town district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is dedicated to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence while preparing students for the rigorous expectations of the Gunter High School curriculum.

Reflecting the spirit of its "Tiger" mascot, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, student participation, and character development. The administration and faculty strive to maintain a balance between traditional academics and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded educational experiences. For more specific details regarding curriculum standards, faculty information, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.gunterisd.org.

373

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUNTER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	79
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
279 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (21.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	GUNTER ISD
Phone:	(903)433-1545
Website:	http://www.gunterisd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5 93

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 94