MAE LUSTER STEPHENS J H

LINDEN-KILDARE CISD
2913 FARM RD 125 S
LINDEN, TX 75563
132 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mae Luster Stephens Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Linden, Texas, serving as a key component of the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (LKCISD). Situated along U.S. Highway 59, the school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle-grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The campus is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors and extracurricular opportunities they will encounter in secondary school.

As part of the LKCISD community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that leverages the resources of a small-town district to ensure personalized attention for its students. Through its curriculum and programming, the school strives to instill core values of community, responsibility, and academic excellence. For parents, community members, and prospective families, more detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars can be found on the official district website at [http://lkcisd.net](http://lkcisd.net).
132
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (68.2%)
  • Black
    17 (12.9%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (9.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: LINDEN-KILDARE CISD
Phone: (903)756-5314
Website: http://lkcisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 43
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 41
Gender Ratio