For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 618 students in 79029, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 79029, TX is Dumas J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79029 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79029, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79029, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
79029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79029, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79029, TX include Dumas J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79029?
1 public middle schools are located in 79029.
What is the racial composition of students in 79029?
79029 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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