For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 391 students in 79364, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79364, TX are Southland School and Slaton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79364 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79364, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79364, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79364, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79364, TX include Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79364?
3 public middle schools are located in 79364.
What is the racial composition of students in 79364?
79364 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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