For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,431 students in 79106, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 79106, TX are Crockett Middle School and Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79106 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79106, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79106, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
79106, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79106, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79106, TX include Crockett Middle School and Houston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79106?
2 public middle schools are located in 79106.
What is the racial composition of students in 79106?
79106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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