HENDERSON MIDDLE

HENDERSON ISD
501 RICHARDSON DR
HENDERSON, TX 75654
785 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Henderson Middle School is a public educational institution located at 501 Richardson Drive in Henderson, Texas. As part of the Henderson Independent School District, the school serves the local community by providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades. The facility is situated within the heart of Henderson, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, localized education to the youth of Rusk County.

The school operates under the broader mission of Henderson ISD, which emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. Through its official website, http://hendersonisd.org, the district offers resources for parents, students, and community members, including information on campus policies, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Henderson Middle School serves as a vital transition point for students, focusing on preparing them for the rigors of high school while fostering a supportive learning community.
785
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    339 (43.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    268 (34.1 %)
  • Black
    134 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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: HENDERSON ISD
Phone: (903)655-5400
Website: http://hendersonisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 432
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 246
Grade 7 288
Grade 8 251
Gender Ratio