Port Neches Middle
Port Neches, TX · Port Neches-Groves ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-9 · Suburb, midsize
544th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 68%▲ Improving
749 CENTRAL DR, Port Neches, TX 77651
(409)722-8115NCES ID 483543004019Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Port Neches Middle 544th 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 68% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 560 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 57.7% | ▼ 20.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 28.3% | ▲ 17.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 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 $244K in zip 77651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Port Neches Middle
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ELA 62% = · Math 51% ▲4Compare - #563Groves MiddlePort Neches-Groves ISD · 2.4 mi away563rd of 1,701
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ELA 71% ▲9 · Math 62% ▲15Compare - #1505Jefferson MiddlePort Arthur ISD · 4.8 mi away1,505th of 1,701
ELA 35% ▼27 · Math 27% ▼20Compare - #1676Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesTekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · 7.2 mi away · charter1,676th of 1,701
ELA 29% ▼33 · Math 10% ▼37Compare - #1618Lincoln MiddlePort Arthur ISD · 7.8 mi away1,618th of 1,701
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ELA 58% ▼4 · Math 34% ▼13Compare
What school district is Port Neches Middle in?
Port Neches Middle is part of the Port Neches-Groves ISD district in Port Neches, Texas.
Is Port Neches Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Port Neches Middle 544th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Port Neches Middle?
White 58%, Hispanic 28%, Asian 8%, Black 3% (584 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Port Neches Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77651 is $244K 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.