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Best Tyler Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,217 students in Tyler, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tyler, TX are Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview, Caldwell Arts Academy and Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyler, TX 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). Middle schools in Tyler have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tyler, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Gr: K-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Three Lakes Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2445 Three Lakes Pkwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Devine St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Chapel Hill J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13174 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-1491
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Boulter Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2926 Garden Valley Rd
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1390
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tyler, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tyler, TX include Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview, Caldwell Arts Academy and Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler.
How many public middle schools are located in Tyler?
12 public middle schools are located in Tyler.
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler?
Tyler public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tyler are often viewed compared to one another?

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