For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 197 students in 79120, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79120, TX is Highland Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79120 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79120, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79120, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79120, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79120, TX include Highland Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79120?
1 public middle schools are located in 79120.
What is the racial composition of students in 79120?
79120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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