ABELL J H

www.midlandisd.net

1,095 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Abell Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Midland, Texas, and operates as part of the Midland Independent School District (MISD). Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is situated in the northwest quadrant of the city. As an MISD campus, it follows the district’s core curriculum, focusing on academic preparation for high school while offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs designed to foster student development during the middle school years.

The school is dedicated to maintaining the educational standards set forth by the Midland Independent School District, emphasizing both academic achievement and character development. By providing a structured environment and a diverse range of programs, Abell Junior High aims to support the transition from elementary to high school, ensuring that students are equipped with the foundational skills needed for future success. For the most current information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives, the school's official page on the Midland ISD website serves as the primary resource for families and the community.

1,095

Total Students

65.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABELL J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	651
Black	87
Asian	36
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

Hispanic
651 (59.5 %)
White
295 (26.9 %)
Black
87 (7.9 %)
Asian
36 (3.3 %)
Two or More
22 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)689-6204
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,095
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	515
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 7 555

Grade 8 540