HistoryW. E. "Pete" Ford Middle School was
dedicated on Sunday, November 13th, 1983 at 2:30 pm. The Superintendent of Schools was Dr.
John Horn. The Board of Trustees was comprised of E. T. Boon, Don Brazeal, Pat Dillard,
Mary Evans, James Kerr, Glen Renfro, and Charles Williams. William Rushing was the first
principal, followed by Joe Champion, Melinda Brock, Dr. Karleen Noake, John Biera, and
currently Sandra McCoy-Jackson.
W. E. "Pete" Ford was born on August 9, 1911, on
a small farm in Allen. He was the youngest of seven children. Pete attended school in
Allen through the tenth grade and McKinney High School for the eleventh grade. The
Depression prevented Pete from receiving a higher education. Instead, he worked at an
Allen service station, which he later purchased. During the war he built T-51 airplanes
for a defense plant. As Allen grew, Pete helped the City acquire its water system. Pete
and his wife, Glenda, always had a genuine interest in the youth of Allen and the schools.
Location
Statistics (2007-2008)
Student Enrollment: 831
7th Graders: 391
8th Graders: 440
Mascot: Mustang
Colors: Red and Blue
Administration: 3 |
Teachers: 63
Teaching Asst: 6
Counselors: 3
Other Support Staff: 9
Cafeteria Staff: 6
Custodians: 5 |
Recognition
Exemplary Campus (TEA Accountability Rating)
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002
Recognized Campus (TEA Accountability Rating)
2007, 2006, 2005, 2001, 1994, 1993
Acceptable (TEA Accountability Rating)
1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984 |
