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Best Temple Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,987 students in Temple, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Temple have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Temple, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Leo Adams Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1069 Eagle Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Midway Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton Middle School, Leo Adams Middle School and North Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Temple?
8 public middle schools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Temple are often viewed compared to one another?

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