For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,156 students in 79109, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 79109, TX are West Plains J High School, Bonham Middle School and Austin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79109 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79109, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79109, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Plains J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 S W 49th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1808 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79109, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79109, TX include West Plains J High School, Bonham Middle School and Austin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79109?
3 public middle schools are located in 79109.
What is the racial composition of students in 79109?
79109 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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