For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,208 students in 76706, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 76706, TX are Robinson J High School and Cesar Chavez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 76706 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76706, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76706, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W Lyndale
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Gr: 7-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
76706, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
901 South 7th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76706, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76706, TX include Robinson J High School and Cesar Chavez Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 76706?
2 public middle schools are located in 76706.
What is the racial composition of students in 76706?
76706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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