For the 2025 school year, there are 4 special education public middle schools serving 955 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Texas are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 4-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Texas?
4 special education public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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