HARPER MIDDLE

HARPER ISD
23122 W HWY 290
HARPER, TX 78631
197 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Harper Middle School is a public school located in Harper, Texas, serving students as part of the Harper Independent School District. Situated along Highway 290, the school functions as a focal point for the small, close-knit rural community in Gillespie County. The campus is committed to providing a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years.

As part of a smaller school district, Harper Middle School benefits from a tight-knit campus culture where students often receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff. The school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a standard curriculum, while also offering opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities that help build school spirit and personal development. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or school calendar, you can visit their official website at [http://www.harper.txed.net](http://www.harper.txed.net).
197
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (79.7%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (17.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: HARPER ISD
Phone: (830)864-4044
Website: http://www.harperisd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
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 5 62
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 43
Gender Ratio