For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,970 students in Richardson, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX are Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson North J High School and Iltexas College Station Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richardson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Richardson North J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Apollo J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Alternative School
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 2-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Heritage Middle School
Charter School
Hwy 360 And Hwy 287
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Pearland Middle School
Charter School
2468 E Broadway St
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Richmond Middle School
Charter School
1202 Fm 359
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 5-11
| 7 students
Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Richardson Arts/law/science Magnet (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Grades: 7-9
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX include Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson North J High School and Iltexas College Station Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richardson?
10 public middle schools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richardson include: Richardson North J High School vs. Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet vs. Richardson North J High School, Apollo J High School vs. Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
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