For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
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
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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