For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,169 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.
Public 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76706, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 383 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 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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