For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 569 students in Center, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Center, TX are Center Middle School and Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Center, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Kennedy St
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Center, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
624 Malone Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Excelsior Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11270 St Hwy 7 West
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Center, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Center, TX include Center Middle School and Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Center?
2 public middle schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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