TRAVIS SCIENCE ACADEMY

www.tisd.org

649 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Travis Science Academy, located in Temple, Texas, is a specialized middle school within the Temple Independent School District. As its name suggests, the campus places a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The school is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond by integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments into its daily curriculum.

In addition to its focus on scientific inquiry, the academy is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded student body through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Travis Science Academy aims to provide a supportive community that encourages students to become innovative thinkers and collaborative problem-solvers. For families interested in specific district policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an informative online portal via the Temple ISD website.

649

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRAVIS SCIENCE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	308
Black	170
Asian	17
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
308 (47.5 %)
Black
170 (26.2 %)
White
123 (19.0 %)
Two or More
27 (4.2 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-6300
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 210

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 221