Center Middle
Center, TX · Center ISD · Grades 6-8
1,187th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Center Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Center Middle 1,187th 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 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Center Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 470 students tested
Center Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 492 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.5% | 44.7% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 35.3% | 29.1% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 19.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Center Middle
Typical home value $200K in zip 75935 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Center Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Garrison MiddleGarrison ISD · 18.1 mi away356th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 59% - 6Baker-Koonce IntCarthage ISD · 26.3 mi away820th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 46% - 6Carthage J HCarthage ISD · 26.4 mi away709th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 45% - 8Woden J HWoden ISD · 28.9 mi away365th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 2Mcmichael MiddleNacogdoches ISD · 29.8 mi away1,462nd of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Center Middle in?
Center Middle is part of the Center ISD district in Center, Texas.
Is Center Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Center Middle 1,187th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Center Middle?
Hispanic 45%, White 29%, Black 20%, Two or more races 4% (492 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Center Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75935 is $200K 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.