The average student-teacher ratio in Texas public middle schools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)
Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Alter Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8-12
# 1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8-9
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Christus Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-9
333 Santa Rosa N
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8-11
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Fairview Accelerated Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
2405 Fairview School Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
(915) 651-7686
San Angelo, TX 76904
(915) 651-7686
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-10
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-11
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tyler Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8
2902 Hwy 31 E
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Alter School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Brazos Harbor
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
1035 Dixie Dr
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Clear Path Alternative School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1001 Magnolia Ave
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 284-1600
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 284-1600
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Denton Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
214 S Woodrow Ln
Lewisville, TX 75067
(940) 349-2500
Lewisville, TX 75067
(940) 349-2500
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-11
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Garland Aec
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Huie Special Educ Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1745 Hutton Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-10
200 Academy Dr
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Lane School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Lubbock Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 8-12
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Salazar District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
2416 Keller Springs Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Women's Haven
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-11
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Rank: #10 - 3010. - 30.
Youth Village Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-11
111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Lyndon B Johnson Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
650 Stonewall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Texas average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Texas?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Texas include Alter Middle School, Axtell/be Daep and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center.
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