ILTEXAS WESTPARK MIDDLE

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

westparkk8.iltexas.org

Charter School 435 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) MS-Westpark is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Houston, Texas, serving middle school students. As part of the broader ILTexas network, the school operates under a unique educational philosophy that emphasizes a "trilingual" curriculum. Students are provided with instruction in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, reflecting the school’s mission to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized economy and society.

Beyond its language-focused academic program, ILTexas MS-Westpark places a significant emphasis on leadership development and character education. The school integrates a military-inspired structure—including a uniform policy and a focus on discipline—to foster a culture of respect, integrity, and personal accountability. By combining rigorous academics with a mission to develop well-rounded "servant leaders," the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to compete on an international stage while remaining engaged in their local communities.

435

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ILTEXAS WESTPARK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	190
Black	209
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	4

Black
209 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
190 (43.7 %)
Asian
14 (3.2 %)
White
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)
Phone:	(346)203-4126
Website:	http://westparkk8.iltexas.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 150

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 146