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Best 76501 Texas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 601 students in 76501, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 76501, TX are Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Lamar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 76501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76501, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76501, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76501, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76501, TX include Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Lamar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 76501?
2 public middle schools are located in 76501.
What is the racial composition of students in 76501?
76501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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