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Best Killeen ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,854 students in Killeen, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX are Charles E Patterson Middle School, Roy J Smith Middle School and Live Oak Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killeen, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Killeen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Killeen, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Palo Alto Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Killeen, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bellaire Elementary School (Closed 2023)
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Clifton Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
East Ward Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Fairway Middle School (Closed 2010)
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fowler Elementary School (Closed 2015)
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Haynes Elementary School (Closed 2007)
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Marlboro Elementary School (Closed 2004)
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Nolan Middle School (Closed 2023)
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8
Pershing Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Sugar Loaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
West Ward Elementary School (Closed 2023)
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX include Charles E Patterson Middle School, Roy J Smith Middle School and Live Oak Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Killeen?
9 public middle schools are located in Killeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen?
Killeen public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Killeen are often viewed compared to one another?

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