For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 268 students in Altair, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Altair, TX is Rice Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altair, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Altair have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Altair, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Altair, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Altair, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Altair, TX include Rice Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Altair?
1 public middle schools are located in Altair.
What is the racial composition of students in Altair?
Altair public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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