For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,728 students in 79701, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79701, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Midland Academy Charter School and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #44.
San Jacinto J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
79701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Gr: PK | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Midland Excel Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79701, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79701, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Midland Academy Charter School and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 79701?
7 public middle schools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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