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Best Travis County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 84 public middle schools serving 50,361 students in Travis County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX are Basis Austin, Hill Country Middle School and Canyon Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Travis County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Gr: 3-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Gr: 6-9 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,337 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Travis Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4932 Bee Creek Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-11 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Kelly Lane Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18900 Falcon Pointe
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Noel Grisham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10805 School House Ln
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Cele Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Cele Rd
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lago Vista Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8039 Bar K Ranch Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2929.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy W Ste 2
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 251-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3001 Grayson St
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3535.
Bohls Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5104 Pleasanton Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Travis County, TX

Travis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Allan Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 A W Pecan St
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Alter Learning Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 A W Pecan
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Austin College Preparatory (Closed 2005)
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Gr: 5-6 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Brooke Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Gr: PK-5
Cross Creek (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
8402 Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Gr: PK-12
Dobie Pk Center (Closed 2020)
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eastside Memorial Global Technical High School (Closed 2012)
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12
Idea Allan Academy (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Joslin Elementary School (Closed 2021)
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Gr: PK-5
Kenny Dorham School For The Pe (Closed 2004)
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2023)
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Gr: K-4
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
La Hacienda Solutions (Closed 2004)
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Mccullough Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2008)
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Metz Elementary School (Closed 2024)
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Munday (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
National Elite Gymnastics (Closed 2013)
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Gr: 3-10 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
New Pre-k Center (Closed 2020)
600 E Parsons
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 278-4269
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX include Basis Austin, Hill Country Middle School and Canyon Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Travis County?
84 public middle schools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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