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Best Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

Public middle schools in Texas achieve an average science proficiency of 45% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Texas is Lawler Middle School, with 93%.
Science Proficiency Range: 84% 93% Avg. Science Proficiency: 88%

Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-12
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-12
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 1-8
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 3-11
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Rank: #1111.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 7-8
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Rank: #1212.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 4-8
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 7-8
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Coppell Middle East
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
400 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Coppell Middle West
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
2701 Ranch Trail
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
12430 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Cross Roads J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 6-8
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 6-8
302 Hackberry Rd
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2224
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Hunt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-8
115 School Ln Sw
Hunt, TX 78024
(830) 238-4893
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Round Top-carmine High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 7-12
378 Centennial St
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 966-6118
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
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