Central Heights Middle
Nacogdoches, TX · Central Heights ISD · Grades 6-8
170th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 90%▲ Improving
Central Heights Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Heights Middle 170th 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 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 90th in 2025 — improving.
Central Heights Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 278 students tested
Central Heights Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 63.4% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 21.8% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 6.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 5.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Central Heights Middle
Typical home value $285K in zip 75965 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Heights Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Mcmichael MiddleNacogdoches ISD · 9.3 mi away1,462nd of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 8Garrison MiddleGarrison ISD · 14 mi away356th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 59% - 8Woden J HWoden ISD · 16.7 mi away365th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 5Central J HCentral ISD · 20.8 mi away998th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 5Alto MiddleAlto ISD · 23.2 mi away993rd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 43% - 7Dr Terry Robbins MiddlePineywoods Community Academy · 26.1 mi away · charter631st of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 3Lufkin MiddleLufkin ISD · 26.4 mi away1,225th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 7Rusk J HRusk ISD · 27.5 mi away555th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Heights Middle in?
Central Heights Middle is part of the Central Heights ISD district in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Is Central Heights Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Heights Middle 170th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Central Heights Middle?
White 63%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 7%, Black 6% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Heights Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75965 is $285K 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.