School Overview
Chisum Middle School is a public educational institution located in Paris, Texas, serving as a key component of the Chisum Independent School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a smaller Texas school district.

Beyond core academics, Chisum Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement and character development. The school works to integrate modern educational practices with the values of the surrounding Paris community, encouraging students to participate in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district communication and educational resources, striving to maintain transparency and partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure overall student success.
264
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISUM MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White213
Hispanic32
Black10
Two or More5
American Indian4
  • White
    213 (80.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (12.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5 %)
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: CHISUM ISD
Phone: (903)737-2806
Website: http://chisumisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 6 91
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHISUM MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 691
Grade 788
Grade 885
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHISUM MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12948.9%
Male13551.1%