Waskom ISD - Waskom Middle School - Main - 1957 & 1972 buildings

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1957, 1972
  • Square Footage
    49,126
  • Replacement Cost
    $31,112,866
  • Condition Budget
    $6,606,791
  • Facility Condition Index
    26%
Condition Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Good

  • Fair

    (or will require attention in near future 3-10 years)

  • Poor

    (or will require attention now 0-2 years)

Exterior

Fair
Exterior Structure: Repair any exterior brick cracks and clean masonry stains.
Fair
Foundation: Splash blocks missing below numerous downspouts.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Repave asphalt drives and parking.
Fair
Site: Repair/repaint underside of canopy and porch covers.
Fair
Doors: Repaint/refinish any worn interior doors; replace knobs with ADA compliant lever hardware. Repaint most exterior metal doors.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Replace old style window frames (may contain asbestos).
Good
Roof: Metal roofs are generally in good condition.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Repair and repaint interior walls. Repaint some wallboard ceilings.
Fair
Plumbing: Clean and repair toilet fixtures. Replace old non-ADA compliant drinking fountains. Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
Fair
ADA: ADA improvements needed: compliant ADA parking at front parking lot serving both the Middle School entrance and the Elementary School entrance; improved access routes needed into the campuses from the front parking spaces; improved ADA restrooms needed in many areas.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition.
Fair
Electrical: Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
Fair
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Repair worn or damaged VCT tiles. Some older 9x9 tiles may contain asbestos.
Poor
HVAC: Replace 22 aging HVAC units.

Priority Projects

  • Replace 22 aging HVAC units. Upgrade HVAC controls, test and balance system, and repair/upgrade ductwork when replacing older HVAC units.
  • Splash blocks missing below numerous downspouts.
  • Repave asphalt drives and parking.
  • Clean debris from gutters.
  • ADA improvements needed: compliant ADA parking at front parking lot serving both the Middle School entrance and the Elementary School entrance; improved access routes needed into the campuses from the front parking spaces; improved ADA restrooms needed in many areas.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repair any exterior brick cracks and clean masonry stains.
  • Replace old style window frames (may contain asbestos).
  • Repaint most exterior metal doors.
  • Repair and repaint interior walls.
  • Repaint/refinish any worn interior doors; replace knobs with ADA compliant lever hardware.
  • Repair worn or damaged VCT tiles. Some older 9x9 tiles may contain asbestos.
  • Repaint some wallboard ceilings.
  • Clean and repair toilet fixtures. Replace old non-ADA compliant drinking fountains.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Repair/repaint underside of canopy and porch covers.
  • Cafeteria kitchen is undersized for current student population at the elementary and middle schools; recommend addition to increase kitchen space.
  • Boarded windows at entrance to rooms 14/15 need repair/replacement.

Utilization

57% Capacity: Low Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

186

Functional Capacity

462

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 26%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Recommended classroom size is 700 sf minimum; many classrooms are smaller that this.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Band area is adequate.
Fair
Cafeteria: Kitchen is undersized to adequately accommodate current elementary and middle school population.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow is adequate.
Fair
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: No issues observed.
Good
Special Education: Special education spaces are adequate.
Good
Physical Education: Gym space is adequate.
Good
Library: Library is adequate.
Good
Administration: Campus office areas are adequate.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The Waskom Middle School main buildings are aging and do not represent the most modern educational environment. The aging facilities are nearing the end of their normal expected life. Numerous repairs and maintenance are needed.