PANHANDLE J H

PANHANDLE ISD
1001 ELSIE AVE
PANHANDLE, TX 79068
129 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Panhandle Junior High is a public middle school located in Panhandle, Texas, serving as a key component of the Panhandle Independent School District. Situated in the Texas Panhandle region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the supportive, community-oriented atmosphere typical of smaller school districts. By providing a structured curriculum for students in the intermediate grade levels, the school aims to prepare them for the transition to high school while promoting both personal and intellectual development.

As part of the Panhandle ISD, the junior high school benefits from the district’s focus on student success and extracurricular engagement. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and the community, offering transparency regarding academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school activities. With its commitment to localized education, Panhandle Junior High plays a vital role in the identity of the surrounding community, ensuring that students have the foundational tools necessary for future educational achievement.
129
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (80.6%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
  • 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: PANHANDLE ISD
Phone: (806)537-3541
Website: http://panhandleisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 38
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio