FOSTER MIDDLE

Charter School 809 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
**Foster Middle School**, located at 1504 MLK Boulevard in Longview, Texas, is a core secondary campus within the Longview Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is deeply integrated into the Longview community and focuses on transitioning students from elementary education to the more rigorous academic environment of high school. As part of LISD, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for future success in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Longview, reflecting the district’s efforts to provide equitable resources and educational opportunities across the city. Foster Middle School typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement. By focusing on a supportive learning environment, the school strives to cultivate a sense of community pride while addressing the specific social and emotional needs of middle-grade students, ensuring they are well-equipped for their eventual transition to Longview High School.
809
Total Students
57.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTER MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White128
Hispanic355
Black273
Asian13
Two or More32
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    355 (43.9 %)
  • Black
    273 (33.7 %)
  • White
    128 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LONGVIEW ISD
Phone: (903)446-2710
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 648
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 6 282
Grade 7 295
Grade 8 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOSTER MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6282
Grade 7295
Grade 8232
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOSTER MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37546.4%
Male43453.6%