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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

Public middle schools in Texas achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 52% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Texas is William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 86% 99% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 89%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 1-8
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #44.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Rank: #55.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-12
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 8-12
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 4-8
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Rank: #1111.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 7-8
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 7-8
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-12
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: PK-8
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-8
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-8
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Mumford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
9755 Fm 50
Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 279-3678
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-11
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Rice Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
8500 Gifford Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Uplift North Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-12
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: K-12
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Wall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-8
8065 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7648
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