Best middle schools in Richardson ISD (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Richardson ISD, Texas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Texas.
- 177Parkhill J HDallas · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 650 students
- 273Richardson North J HRichardson · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 368Lake Highlands MiddleDallas · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 1,114 students
- 467Apollo J HRichardson · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 566Westwood Math Science Leadership MagnetDallas · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 630 students
- 665Richardson West Technology and Arts MagnetRichardson · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 771 students
- 751Liberty J HDallas · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 844Forest Meadow MiddleDallas · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 1,211 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkhill J H Dallas · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 2 | Richardson North J H Richardson · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 3 | Lake Highlands Middle Dallas · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,114 |
| 4 | Apollo J H Richardson · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 66.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 5 | Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet Dallas · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.1 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 630 |
| 6 | Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet Richardson · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 771 |
| 7 | Liberty J H Dallas · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 50.8 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 8 | Forest Meadow Middle Dallas · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,211 |
Parkhill J H in Dallas leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Richardson ISD with a Success Index (US) of 76.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Texas middle schools rankings, every school on the Richardson ISD page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Richardson ISD?
Parkhill J H in Dallas, Texas ranks first among middle schools in Richardson ISD with a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 650).
How are middle schools in Richardson ISD ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.