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Best Killeen Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,854 students in Killeen, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX are Charles E Patterson Middle School, Roy J Smith Middle School and Live Oak Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killeen, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Killeen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Killeen, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Palo Alto Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Killeen, Texas

Killeen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bellaire Elementary School (Closed 2023)
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Clifton Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
East Ward Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Fairway Middle School (Closed 2010)
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fowler Elementary School (Closed 2015)
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Haynes Elementary School (Closed 2007)
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Marlboro Elementary School (Closed 2004)
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Nolan Middle School (Closed 2023)
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8
Pershing Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Sugar Loaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
West Ward Elementary School (Closed 2023)
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Killeen, TX include Charles E Patterson Middle School, Roy J Smith Middle School and Live Oak Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Killeen?
9 public middle schools are located in Killeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen?
Killeen public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Killeen are often viewed compared to one another?

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