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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

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 (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 4,071 6,723 Avg. Improved Rank: 4,772

Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +6723
(from 6,976 to 253)
Grades: PK-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #22.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6037
(from 6,600 to 563)
Grades: 7-12
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6022
(from 6,600 to 578)
Grades: K-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5761
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
Grades: K-8
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Rank: #55.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #66.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5429
(from 5,910 to 481)
Grades: PK-8
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Rank: #77.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5332
(from 5,910 to 578)
Grades: 3-8
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5167
(from 7,001 to 1,834)
Grades: 7-8
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Rank: #99.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #1010.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5103
(from 5,910 to 807)
Grades: K-12
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Rank: #1111.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5090
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
Grades: K-8
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Rank: #1313.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5070
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
Grades: 6-12
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Rank: #1414.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #1515.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4822
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
Grades: 6-8
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Rank: #1616.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4750
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
Grades: 6-8
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Rank: #1717.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4531
(from 5,407 to 876)
Grades: 6-8
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Rank: #1818.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4524
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
Grades: K-12
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Rank: #1919.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +4494
(from 5,080 to 586)
Grades: 6-8
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Rank: #2020.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4371
(from 6,119 to 1,748)
Grades: 6-8
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Rank: #2121.
Dublin High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4317
(from 5,726 to 1,409)
Grades: 7-12
2233 E State Hwy 6
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-0362
Rank: #2222.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4314
(from 7,207 to 2,893)
Grades: PK-12
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Rank: #2323.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4295
(from 7,131 to 2,836)
Grades: 6-8
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Rank: #2424.
Somerset J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4284
(from 6,644 to 2,360)
Grades: 7-8
4730 Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Rank: #2525.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4249
(from 5,298 to 1,049)
Grades: PK-8
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Rank: #2626.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4234
(from 7,256 to 3,022)
Grades: PK-12
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Rank: #2727.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +4225
(from 4,727 to 502)
Grades: 6-8
12430 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Rank: #2828.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4214
(from 6,484 to 2,270)
Grades: 6-8
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Rank: #2929.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4130
(from 6,569 to 2,439)
Grades: 7-12
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4128
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
Grades: K-8
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4128
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #3232.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4126
(from 6,029 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Rank: #3333.
Eula J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4108
(from 5,959 to 1,851)
Grades: 6-8
6040 F M 603
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Rank: #3434.
Valentine School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4076
(from 5,910 to 1,834)
Grades: PK-12
209 E Kentucky
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Rank: #3535.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4071
(from 6,869 to 2,798)
Grades: 6-8
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
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