For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,678 students in Burleson, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX are Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleson, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Burleson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Burleson, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 S W Hillside Dr
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Nick Kerr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 E Hidden Creek Pkwy
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Hughes Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 S W Thomas St
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Burleson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Johnson County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1160 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burleson, TX include Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd.
How many public middle schools are located in Burleson?
5 public middle schools are located in Burleson.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleson?
Burleson public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Burleson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burleson include: Steam Middle School vs. Nick Kerr Middle School, Hughes Middle School vs. Nick Kerr Middle School, Nick Kerr Middle School vs. Steam Middle School
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