For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,304 students in Cleveland, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, TX are Tarkington Middle School and Cleveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cleveland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Grades: 6-8
| 1,458 students
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Grades: 3-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, TX include Tarkington Middle School and Cleveland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleveland?
5 public middle schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cleveland include: Tarkington Middle School vs. Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland Middle School vs. Tarkington Middle School
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