The most improved public middle schools in Texas are Bryss Academy, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Sst Advancement.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 2,471
4,553
Avg. Improved Rank: 3,113
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4553
(from 5,828 to 1,275)
(from 5,828 to 1,275)
Grades: PK-8
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Rank: #22.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4133
(from 7,543 to 3,410)
(from 7,543 to 3,410)
Grades: PK-8
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Rank: #33.
Sst Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4079
(from 5,344 to 1,265)
(from 5,344 to 1,265)
Grades: PK-8
12801 Brant Rock Dr
San Antonio, TX 78238
(832) 288-2523
San Antonio, TX 78238
(832) 288-2523
Rank: #44.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +3939
(from 5,216 to 1,277)
(from 5,216 to 1,277)
Grades: 3-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Rank: #55.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3914
(from 7,040 to 3,126)
(from 7,040 to 3,126)
Grades: K-7
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #66.
Idea Walzem College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3863
(from 6,621 to 2,758)
(from 6,621 to 2,758)
Grades: 6-12
6445 Walzem Rd
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 239-4600
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 239-4600
Rank: #77.
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +3434
(from 5,230 to 1,796)
(from 5,230 to 1,796)
Grades: PK-8
2400 Daffodil Ave
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Rank: #88.
A P Solis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +3412
(from 7,795 to 4,383)
(from 7,795 to 4,383)
Grades: 6-8
700 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Rank: #99.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3341
(from 6,843 to 3,502)
(from 6,843 to 3,502)
Grades: 6-8
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Rank: #1010.
Evadale J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3236
(from 6,793 to 3,557)
(from 6,793 to 3,557)
Grades: 6-8
908 Fm 105
Evadale, TX 77615
(409) 276-1337
Evadale, TX 77615
(409) 276-1337
Rank: #1111.
Premier H S Of Comanche/early
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3165
(from 6,190 to 3,025)
(from 6,190 to 3,025)
Grades: 7-12
819 Early Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Rank: #1212.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +3151
(from 5,397 to 2,246)
(from 5,397 to 2,246)
Grades: 6-9
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Rank: #1313.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +3129
(from 5,143 to 2,014)
(from 5,143 to 2,014)
Grades: 6-9
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Rank: #1414.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3094
(from 6,108 to 3,014)
(from 6,108 to 3,014)
Grades: 6-8
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Rank: #1515.
Roma Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3091
(from 6,874 to 3,783)
(from 6,874 to 3,783)
Grades: 6-8
2047 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Rank: #1616.
Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +3073
(from 7,227 to 4,154)
(from 7,227 to 4,154)
Grades: 6-8
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Rank: #1717.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +3049
(from 5,588 to 2,539)
(from 5,588 to 2,539)
Grades: 6-8
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Rank: #1818.
Sst Sugarland
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +3044
(from 4,446 to 1,402)
(from 4,446 to 1,402)
Grades: PK-8
10007 Clodine Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
(281) 277-7923
San Antonio, TX 78228
(281) 277-7923
Rank: #1919.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +3020
(from 7,514 to 4,494)
(from 7,514 to 4,494)
Grades: 6-8
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Rank: #2020.
Bruni Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2988
(from 5,252 to 2,264)
(from 5,252 to 2,264)
Grades: 6-8
619 Ave F
Bruni, TX 78344
(361) 747-5415
Bruni, TX 78344
(361) 747-5415
Rank: #2121.
Sst Hill Country
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2951
(from 4,545 to 1,594)
(from 4,545 to 1,594)
Grades: PK-10
9202 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 688-9758
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 688-9758
Rank: #2222.
Step Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2857
(from 6,793 to 3,936)
(from 6,793 to 3,936)
Grades: K-8
8282 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Rank: #2323.
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2838
(from 5,303 to 2,465)
(from 5,303 to 2,465)
Grades: PK-8
3150 Waterwood Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261
Rank: #2424.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2799
(from 5,143 to 2,344)
(from 5,143 to 2,344)
Grades: 6-8
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Rank: #2525.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2791
(from 6,144 to 3,353)
(from 6,144 to 3,353)
Grades: 6-8
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Rank: #2626.
Haggard Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2726
(from 4,440 to 1,714)
(from 4,440 to 1,714)
Grades: 6-8
2832 Parkhaven Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5400
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5400
Rank: #2727.
Legacy School Of Sport Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2722
(from 6,725 to 4,003)
(from 6,725 to 4,003)
Grades: 6-12
2727 Spring Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77373
(713) 396-0837
Spring, TX 77373
(713) 396-0837
Rank: #2828.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2690
(from 5,318 to 2,628)
(from 5,318 to 2,628)
Grades: PK-8
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Rank: #2929.
Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2684
(from 3,677 to 993)
(from 3,677 to 993)
Grades: 6-8
3301 Greenlawn Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 297-3974
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 297-3974
Rank: #3030.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +2623
(from 6,850 to 4,227)
(from 6,850 to 4,227)
Grades: 6-8
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Rank: #3131.
Cedars International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2570
(from 6,506 to 3,936)
(from 6,506 to 3,936)
Grades: PK-8
8416 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Rank: #3232.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2531
(from 5,734 to 3,203)
(from 5,734 to 3,203)
Grades: 6-8
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Rank: #3333.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2504
(from 5,760 to 3,256)
(from 5,760 to 3,256)
Grades: 6-8
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Rank: #3434.
Idea Converse College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2474
(from 3,677 to 1,203)
(from 3,677 to 1,203)
Grades: 6-8
5160 Martinez
Converse, TX 78109
(956) 377-8000
Converse, TX 78109
(956) 377-8000
Rank: #3535.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2471
(from 5,808 to 3,337)
(from 5,808 to 3,337)
Grades: PK-8
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 587-2680
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 587-2680
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