Athens Middle
Athens, TX · Athens ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, distant
1,295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
6800 STATE HWY 19 S, Athens, TX 75751
(903)677-3030NCES ID 480887000278Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Athens Middle 1,295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 624 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 688 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.0% | 51.6% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| White | 43.5% | 29.9% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 14.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $215K in zip 75751 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Athens Middle in?
Athens Middle is part of the Athens ISD district in Athens, Texas.
Is Athens Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Athens Middle 1,295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Athens Middle?
Hispanic 52%, White 30%, Black 14%, Two or more races 4% (688 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Athens Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75751 is $215K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.