For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 707 students in 76705, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 76705, TX are Gholson Isd and La Vega J H George Dixon Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 76705 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76705, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76705, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
76705, Texas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Success Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
901 Maxfield
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-9709
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-9709
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76705, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76705, TX include Gholson Isd and La Vega J H George Dixon Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 76705?
2 public middle schools are located in 76705.
What is the racial composition of students in 76705?
76705 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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