For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,892 students in 77642, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77642, TX are Bob Hope School, Jefferson Middle School and Bob Hope School Beaumont. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77642 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77642, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77642, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
77642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Grades: 10-12
| 1,928 students
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Grades: K-3
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77642, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77642, TX include Bob Hope School, Jefferson Middle School and Bob Hope School Beaumont.
How many public middle schools are located in 77642?
3 public middle schools are located in 77642.
What is the racial composition of students in 77642?
77642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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