GILLETT MIDDLE

www.kingsvilleisd.com

521 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gillett Intermediate School, located at 1007 N 17th St in Kingsville, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Kingsville Independent School District. As an intermediate-level campus, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades, typically bridging the gap between primary education and middle school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, community involvement, and academic preparation for their future schooling.

Part of the broader Kingsville ISD, Gillett Intermediate emphasizes the district’s mission to provide quality instruction and opportunities for all students. By offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development and extracurricular engagement, reflecting the district’s ongoing dedication to educational excellence in the Kingsville area.

521

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GILLETT MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	452
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Hispanic
452 (86.8 %)
White
44 (8.4 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	KINGSVILLE ISD
Phone:	(361)595-8200
Website:	http://www.kingsvilleisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 144

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 209