For the 2025 school year, there are 91 magnet public middle schools serving 65,332 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Texas are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, T H Rogers School and Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-10 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Gr: 5-12 | 1,332 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,418 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Seabrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 E Meyer Rd
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 284-3100
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 284-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Birdwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Gr: K-7 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Texas include William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, T H Rogers School and Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Texas?
91 magnet public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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