PLAINS MIDDLE

PLAINS ISD
811 COWBOY WAY
PLAINS, TX 79355
93 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Plains Middle School is a public educational institution located in Plains, Texas, serving as an integral part of the Plains Independent School District. Situated at 811 Cowboy Way, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the values and culture typical of a small-town Texas academic environment. The school is dedicated to fostering both the academic and personal development of its students during their middle school years, providing a structured setting designed to prepare them for the transition to high school.

As part of the Plains ISD, the school emphasizes a supportive learning experience that leverages the close-knit nature of the district. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Plains Middle School aims to balance core academic standards with student engagement, ensuring that learners have access to the resources and guidance necessary for success. The school acts as a focal point for the local community, promoting a sense of school spirit and collective responsibility among its staff, students, and parents.
93
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    58 (62.4%)
  • White
    33 (35.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2%)
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: PLAINS ISD
Phone: (806)456-7490
Website: http://www.plainsisd.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/Mi
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 30
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 30
Gender Ratio