For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,165 students in Richardson, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX are Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson North J High School and Iltexas College Station Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Richardson, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Richardson North J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Apollo J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Pearland Middle School
Charter School
2468 E Broadway St
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Richmond Middle School
Charter School
1202 Fm 359
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson, TX include Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson North J High School and Iltexas College Station Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richardson?
8 public middle schools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richardson include: Richardson North J High School vs. Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet, Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet vs. Richardson North J High School
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