SKIDMORE-TYNAN J H

SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD
201 N 8TH ST
SKIDMORE, TX 78389
171 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Skidmore-Tynan Junior High, located at 201 N 8th St in Skidmore, Texas, serves as a focal point for intermediate education within the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit academic environment designed to support students during the critical transitional years between elementary school and high school. The school focuses on building foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the more rigorous demands of their secondary education.

The institution reflects the values of its surrounding rural community, often prioritizing personalized attention and active involvement from both faculty and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of this district, Skidmore-Tynan Junior High provides an environment where teachers can closely monitor student progress and provide targeted support. The school is committed to nurturing a sense of school spirit and community pride, ensuring that students feel connected and encouraged as they navigate their middle school experience.
171
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    114 (66.7 %)
  • White
    52 (30.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD
Phone: (361)287-3426
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 55
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio