Hodges Bend Middle School

An immersive, inquiry-driven environmental science institute that trains students as field scientists and civic problem-solvers. At Hodges Bend, students conduct authentic research and lead sustainability initiatives—running grade-level gardens, managing a greenhouse and Ecolab, and conducting water and soil monitoring—to deliver measurable community impact through student-designed sustainability projects. The program emphasizes applied engineering, citizen science, and civic engagement; capstones address real local environmental problems and generate tangible community benefit.

My Choice. My Path.

Experiences: Student-Led Sustainability Labs, Community Science Research Projects, Green Engineering Design Challenges, Campus and Community Sustainability Audits, Citizen Science and Environmental Monitoring, Seasonal Farm-to-Table and Environmental Showcases, Environmental Leadership and Advocacy Forum,  Portfolio, and Micro-Credentials. 

Apply to a Middle School Choice Program through our Central Application here

Attendance

• 90% or better, including both excused and unexcused absences for the previous academic years

Academic

• Passing all classes from the previous academic school year
• Must provide a current report card
• STAAR - must be at Approaches, Meets, or Masters level

Discipline

• No more than 5 days of ISS and/or OSS
• No disciplinary alternative education (DAEP) placement
• No juvenile justice alternative education (JJAEP) placement
• No arrest, charge, or conviction of a criminal offense
• No current probation or other conditional release

Siblings

• Siblings of current transfer students must apply to be considered for enrollment (same criteria applies)

Employees

• Must submit a completed Choice Program application by the deadline, where applicable

Revocation

• Violation of the rules and policies as contained in the FBISD Student Code of Conduct, poor academic performance, repeated incidences of tardiness, or poor performance