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Best Temple Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,987 students in Temple, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Temple have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Temple, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Leo Adams Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1069 Eagle Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Midway Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Temple?
8 public middle schools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Temple are often viewed compared to one another?

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