For the 2026 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, Bob Hope School Beaumont and Jefferson Middle School. 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 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Gr: 10-12 | 1,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Gr: 9-12
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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, Bob Hope School Beaumont and Jefferson Middle School.
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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