For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,291 students in Lancaster, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, TX are Lancaster Middle School and Iltexas Lancaster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lancaster, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
822 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1660
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1660
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Iltexas Lancaster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(469) 862-4237
Lancaster, TX 75146
(469) 862-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Jd Hall Learning Center
Alternative School
602 E Second St
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1441
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1441
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
L Isd J J A E P
Alternative School
422 S Centre Ave
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1432
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1432
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, TX include Lancaster Middle School and Iltexas Lancaster Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lancaster?
4 public middle schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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