For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 367 students in 76259, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 76259, TX is Ponder J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 76259 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76259, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76259, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Shaffner St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
76259, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76259, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76259, TX include Ponder J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 76259?
1 public middle schools are located in 76259.
What is the racial composition of students in 76259?
76259 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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