PINER MIDDLE

www.shermanisd.net

818 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Piner Middle School is a public educational institution located in Sherman, Texas, serving as part of the Sherman Independent School District (SISD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s broader educational framework, Piner Middle aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a connection to the local area, reflecting the values of the Sherman Independent School District. Through their official website, families can access information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, and district policies. As a key component of the Sherman community, Piner Middle School strives to provide a balanced curriculum that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.

818

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	355
Black	93
Asian	32
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
355 (43.4 %)
White
278 (34.0 %)
Black
93 (11.4 %)
Two or More
55 (6.7 %)
Asian
32 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SHERMAN ISD
Phone:	(903)891-6470
Website:	http://www.shermanisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 6 276

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 274