PROJECT CHRYSALIS MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

270 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Project Chrysalis Middle School is a specialized magnet school located in the East End of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on developing well-rounded, critical thinkers. It is particularly known for its small-school setting, which fosters a tight-knit community where teachers can provide more personalized attention to students, helping them transition effectively from elementary to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, often maintaining high performance standards that distinguish it within the district. Beyond its core curriculum, Project Chrysalis integrates character development and community involvement into its culture, aiming to prepare students not just for academic success, but for responsible citizenship. Because of its reputation for quality instruction and supportive atmosphere, it remains a popular choice for families within the Houston area seeking a structured and challenging middle school experience.

270

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROJECT CHRYSALIS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	259
Black	2
Asian	5

Hispanic
259 (95.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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)924-1700
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
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 85

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 97