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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 128 |
| Hispanic | 355 |
| Black | 273 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic355 (43.9 %)
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Black273 (33.7 %)
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White128 (15.8 %)
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Two or More32 (4.0 %)
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Asian13 (1.6 %)
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American Indian7 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 282 |
| Grade 7 | 295 |
| Grade 8 | 232 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 375 | 46.4% |
| Male | 434 | 53.6% |
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