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Top 5 Best Temple Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,987 students in Temple, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Temple have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Temple, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #22.
Leo Adams Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1069 Eagle Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Midway Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Temple High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 2,342 students
Rank: #88.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Grades: 2-12
| 63 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Grades: 5-6
| 539 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Temple?
8 public middle schools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Temple are often viewed compared to one another?

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