Public middle schools in Texas achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 41% (2024).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Texas is School For The Highly Gifted with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 78%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 83%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 1-8
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #33.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #44.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-12
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Rank: #55.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 5-12
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Rank: #77.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Memorial High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 8-12
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-8
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-8
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-12
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Falls City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Happy High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
500 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 8-12
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-12
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-8
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-12
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-8
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Mccullough J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-8
3800 S Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(832) 592-5100
Spring, TX 77381
(832) 592-5100
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-12
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 4-8
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Adams J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 7-8
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Texas average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency is 41%% for 2024.
What are the public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Texas?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Texas include School For The Highly Gifted, Spring Branch Academic Institute and William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag.
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