MORRIS UPCHURCH MIDDLE

QUEEN CITY ISD
500 5TH ST
QUEEN CITY, TX 75572
274 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Morris Upchurch Middle School is a public educational institution located in Queen City, Texas, serving as a key component of the Queen City Independent School District (QCISD). Situated at 500 5th Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grade levels. As part of a small-town district, the school emphasizes community values and is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth as students transition from elementary education toward high school readiness.

The school’s mission is integrated into the broader objectives of the Queen City Independent School District, which strives to equip students with the skills necessary for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Morris Upchurch Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and district news can visit the official QCISD website at http://www.qcisd.net.
274
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (72.3 %)
  • Black
    44 (16.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: QUEEN CITY ISD
Phone: (903)796-6412
Website: http://www.qcisd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 5 57
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio
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