VERNON SCHRADE MIDDLE

www.garlandisd.net/schrade

891 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vernon Schrade Middle School, located in Rowlett, Texas, is part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Vernon Schrade, a long-time educator and community figure who dedicated his career to the Garland district. The campus is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school offers a diverse range of programs designed to cater to the varied interests of its student body, including robust extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. As part of the Garland ISD's "Choice of School" model, Schrade Middle School emphasizes community engagement and strives to leverage technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for future success. Its location in Rowlett allows it to serve as a central hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection between the school faculty, parents, and the broader community.

891

Total Students

60.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNON SCHRADE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	244
Black	310
Asian	46
Two or More	49
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

Black
310 (34.8 %)
Hispanic
244 (27.4 %)
White
224 (25.1 %)
Two or More
49 (5.5 %)
Asian
46 (5.2 %)
American Indian
15 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)463-8790
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/schrade
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 279

Grade 7 282

Grade 8 330