For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 238 students in Axtell, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Axtell, TX are Axtell Middle School and Waco Ctr For Youth. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Axtell, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Axtell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Axtell, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Axtell, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Axtell, TX include Axtell Middle School and Waco Ctr For Youth.
How many public middle schools are located in Axtell?
2 public middle schools are located in Axtell.
What is the racial composition of students in Axtell?
Axtell public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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