For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 3,434 students in 77406, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77406, TX are Briscoe Junior High School and James Bowie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77406 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77406, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77406, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briscoe Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Fm 723
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,962 students
Rank: #22.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Plantation Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,472 students
77406, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7901 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Grades: 6
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77406, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77406, TX include Briscoe Junior High School and James Bowie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77406?
2 public middle schools are located in 77406.
What is the racial composition of students in 77406?
77406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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