For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,321 students in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Central Arlington are Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins, Jean Massieu Academy and Carter J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Gibbins Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Carter J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tharp St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-1700
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-1700
Gr: 7-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX include Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins, Jean Massieu Academy and Carter J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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