PORT NECHES MIDDLE

599 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Port Neches Middle School, located at 749 Central Drive in Port Neches, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a tight-knit Gulf Coast community known for its strong sense of local tradition and school spirit. The campus focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school, emphasizing core curriculum standards while preparing students for the academic rigor of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community, reflecting the values and culture typical of the Port Neches-Groves area. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, which are designed to foster student engagement and personal development. By prioritizing a supportive environment and community involvement, Port Neches Middle School aims to cultivate both the academic potential and the character of its student body as they navigate their formative middle school years.

599

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT NECHES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	145
Black	25
Asian	48
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
365 (60.9 %)
Hispanic
145 (24.2 %)
Asian
48 (8.0 %)
Black
25 (4.2 %)
Two or More
14 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD
Phone:	(409)722-8115
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 185

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 212