For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,378 students in 76018, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 76018, TX are Ousley J High School, Barnett J High School and Venture Alter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 76018 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76018, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76018, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ousley J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 S E Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 865 students
Rank: #22.
Barnett J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Sublett Rd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Venture Alter High School
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-6400
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-7100
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-7100
Grades: 7-10
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferguson Education Center
Alternative School
600 Se Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-4611
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-4611
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
76018, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76018, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76018, TX include Ousley J High School, Barnett J High School and Venture Alter High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 76018?
5 public middle schools are located in 76018.
What is the racial composition of students in 76018?
76018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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