The most improved public middle schools in Texas are Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Neches High School and Boulevard Heights.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 4,071
6,723
Avg. Improved Rank: 4,772
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Texas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +6723
(from 6,976 to 253)
(from 6,976 to 253)
Grades: 1-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #22.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +6037
(from 6,600 to 563)
(from 6,600 to 563)
Grades: 7-12
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +6022
(from 6,600 to 578)
(from 6,600 to 578)
Grades: 2-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5761
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
Grades: K-8
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Rank: #55.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #66.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5429
(from 5,910 to 481)
(from 5,910 to 481)
Grades: PK-8
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Rank: #77.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5332
(from 5,910 to 578)
(from 5,910 to 578)
Grades: 3-8
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5167
(from 7,001 to 1,834)
(from 7,001 to 1,834)
Grades: 7-8
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Rank: #99.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #1010.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5103
(from 5,910 to 807)
(from 5,910 to 807)
Grades: K-12
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Rank: #1111.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Rank: #1212.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5090
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
Grades: K-7
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Rank: #1313.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5070
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
Grades: 6-12
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Rank: #1414.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #1515.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4822
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
Grades: 6-8
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Rank: #1616.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4750
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
Grades: 6-8
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Rank: #1717.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4531
(from 5,407 to 876)
(from 5,407 to 876)
Grades: 6-8
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Rank: #1818.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4524
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
Grades: K-12
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Rank: #1919.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +4494
(from 5,080 to 586)
(from 5,080 to 586)
Grades: 6-8
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Rank: #2020.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4371
(from 6,119 to 1,748)
(from 6,119 to 1,748)
Grades: 6-8
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Rank: #2121.
Dublin High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4317
(from 5,726 to 1,409)
(from 5,726 to 1,409)
Grades: 7-12
2233 E State Hwy 6
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-0362
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-0362
Rank: #2222.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4314
(from 7,207 to 2,893)
(from 7,207 to 2,893)
Grades: PK-12
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Rank: #2323.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4295
(from 7,131 to 2,836)
(from 7,131 to 2,836)
Grades: 6-8
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Rank: #2424.
Somerset J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4284
(from 6,644 to 2,360)
(from 6,644 to 2,360)
Grades: 7-8
7791 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Rank: #2525.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4249
(from 5,298 to 1,049)
(from 5,298 to 1,049)
Grades: PK-8
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Rank: #2626.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4234
(from 7,256 to 3,022)
(from 7,256 to 3,022)
Grades: PK-12
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Rank: #2727.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +4225
(from 4,727 to 502)
(from 4,727 to 502)
Grades: 6-8
12430 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Rank: #2828.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4214
(from 6,484 to 2,270)
(from 6,484 to 2,270)
Grades: 6-8
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Rank: #2929.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4130
(from 6,569 to 2,439)
(from 6,569 to 2,439)
Grades: 7-12
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4128
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
Grades: K-7
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4128
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #3232.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4126
(from 6,029 to 1,903)
(from 6,029 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Rank: #3333.
Eula J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4108
(from 5,959 to 1,851)
(from 5,959 to 1,851)
Grades: 6-8
6040 F M 603
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Rank: #3434.
Valentine School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4076
(from 5,910 to 1,834)
(from 5,910 to 1,834)
Grades: K-12
209 E Kentucky St
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Rank: #3535.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4071
(from 6,869 to 2,798)
(from 6,869 to 2,798)
Grades: 6-8
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
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