SHOTWELL MIDDLE

www.aldineisd.org

1,078 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shotwell Middle School is a public school located in Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Aldine Independent School District. Situated in the 77086 zip code area, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As part of the Aldine ISD, Shotwell focuses on academic growth, student engagement, and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, striving to cultivate a culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its connection to the broader district, Shotwell Middle School utilizes Aldine ISD’s resources, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized programs to provide a well-rounded experience. For more information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic policies, interested families can visit the district’s official website at [www.aldine.k12.tx.us](http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us).

1,078

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHOTWELL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	808
Black	212
Asian	28
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
808 (75.0 %)
Black
212 (19.7 %)
Asian
28 (2.6 %)
White
15 (1.4 %)
Two or More
13 (1.2 %)
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:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(281)878-0960
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,078
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 339

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 400