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Best Texas Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 90 magnet public middle schools serving 64,790 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Texas are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, T H Rogers School and Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-11 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2222.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Seabrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 E Meyer Rd
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 284-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Birdwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many magnet public middle schools are located in Texas?
91 magnet public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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