Overview
FOSTER MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in LONGVIEW, Texas. The school enrolls 788 students. It is part of the LONGVIEW ISD district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLONGVIEW ISD
County48183
CityLONGVIEW
ZIP75602
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482811003140
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment788
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino42.8%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian35.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)