Top 5 Best Southeast Arlington Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,044 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southeast Arlington are Ousley J High School, James Coble Middle School and Great Hearts Arlington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ousley J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
950 S E Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 865 students
Rank: #22.
James Coble Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Ballweg Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 S Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 260-0890
Grades: K-9
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
Venture Alter High School
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 781 students
Rank: #55.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-7100
Grades: 7-10
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferguson Education Center
Alternative School
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-4611
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX include Ousley J High School, James Coble Middle School and Great Hearts Arlington.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Southeast Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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