PATTI WELDER MIDDLE

638 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Patti Welder Middle School, located in Victoria, Texas, is part of the Victoria Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is named in honor of Patti Welder, a figure whose family has had a long-standing philanthropic impact on the Victoria community, particularly in the realm of education.

The campus emphasizes academic growth and student development within a diverse learning environment. Beyond standard core curriculum requirements, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience. As a central hub for middle-level education in Victoria, Patti Welder Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop the skills necessary for future academic success.

638

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATTI WELDER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	494
Black	22
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
494 (77.4 %)
White
110 (17.2 %)
Black
22 (3.4 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
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:	VICTORIA ISD
Phone:	(361)575-4553
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 218