Southard Middle
Princeton, TX · Princeton ISD · Grades 6-8
534th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
Southard Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southard Middle 534th 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 69% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2022 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Southard Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 886 students tested
Southard Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 809 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2019
| Group | Trend | 2019 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.1% | 34.1% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 36.6% | 32.5% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 17.1% | 22.7% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Southard Middle
Typical home value $292K in zip 75407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Southard Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Clark MiddlePrinceton ISD · 1.3 mi away386th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 6Mattei MiddlePrinceton ISD · 4.3 mi away840th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 10Sloan Creek IntLovejoy ISD · 6.9 mi away60th of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 78% - 9Faubion MiddleMckinney ISD · 7.3 mi away227th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 9Melissa MiddleMelissa ISD · 8.1 mi away176th of 1,701
ELA 77% · Math 65% - 7Farmersville J HFarmersville ISD · 8.1 mi away568th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 8Scott Morgan Johnson MiddleMckinney ISD · 8.1 mi away376th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 54% - –Collin Co J J A E PFrisco ISD · 8.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southard Middle in?
Southard Middle is part of the Princeton ISD district in Princeton, Texas.
Is Southard Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southard Middle 534th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Southard Middle?
Hispanic 34%, White 33%, Black 23%, Two or more races 6% (809 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southard Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75407 is $292K 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.