For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,678 students in Burleson, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX are Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleson, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Burleson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burleson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S W Hillside Dr
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Nick Kerr Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E Hidden Creek Pkwy
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,205 students
Rank: #55.
Hughes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 S W Thomas St
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Burleson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Johnson County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1160 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX include Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd.
How many public middle schools are located in Burleson?
5 public middle schools are located in Burleson.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleson?
Burleson public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Burleson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burleson include: Nick Kerr Middle School vs. Steam Middle School, Hughes Middle School vs. Nick Kerr Middle School
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