PERSHING MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

1,390 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Middle School, located in the Braeswood area of Houston, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its long-standing history and robust academic reputation, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its Fine Arts magnet program. This specialized focus allows students to engage deeply in areas such as dance, band, orchestra, theater, and visual arts, providing a well-rounded educational experience that complements its rigorous core curriculum.

In addition to its strong arts offerings, Pershing Middle School places a high value on preparing students for high school and beyond through advanced course options and extracurricular involvement. The campus fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging both academic achievement and personal growth through various clubs and athletic programs. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with creative outlets, Pershing continues to be a focal point for families in the Houston area seeking a comprehensive middle school education.

1,390

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	570
Black	449
Asian	85
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
570 (41.0 %)
Black
449 (32.3 %)
White
240 (17.3 %)
Asian
85 (6.1 %)
Two or More
44 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-5240
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	670
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 457

Grade 7 413

Grade 8 520