AB HARRISON INT

www.wylieisd.net

1,039 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Ab Harrison Intermediate School is a public school located in Wylie, Texas, serving students in grades 5 and 6 as part of the Wylie Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Ab Harrison, a prominent figure in the local community, and operates under the district’s mission to provide high-quality educational experiences that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is designed to bridge the transition between elementary and secondary education by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Academically, Ab Harrison Intermediate offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective and enrichment opportunities. The school is known for utilizing the Wylie ISD "Learner-Centered" approach, which focuses on personalized instruction, collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and a focus on building strong character, the school strives to cultivate a community of lifelong learners and active, engaged citizens within the Wylie area.

1,039

Total Students

67.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AB HARRISON INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	226
Black	161
Asian	92
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
512 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
226 (21.8 %)
Black
161 (15.5 %)
Asian
92 (8.9 %)
Two or More
43 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
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:	WYLIE ISD
Phone:	(972)429-3300
Website:	http://www.wylieisd.net
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 5 514

Grade 6 525