For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,000 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southwest Arlington are Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School, Boles J High School and Barnett J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Boles J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Sw Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Barnett J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Sublett Rd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
T A Howard Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Calendar Rd
Arlington, TX 76001
(682) 314-1050
Arlington, TX 76001
(682) 314-1050
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Iltexas Arlington Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4950 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 496-0400
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 496-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX include Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School, Boles J High School and Barnett J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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