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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 76266

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Top rankedHarpool Middle242^nd of 2,359 Texas middle schools

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Summary:

This analysis examines three middle schools in zip code 76266 (Lantana/Sanger, TX), serving grades 6 through 8 across two districts: Denton Independent School District (Isd) and Sanger Independent School District (Isd).

Harpool Middle is the standout school in the area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of Texas middle schools. It significantly outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject, with 8th-grade reading (73.61%) and math (71.8%) proficiency far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Sanger Middle holds a 3-star rating and performs near state averages in reading but struggles in 8th-grade science (40% proficient vs. 46.25% state average). Sanger Sixth Grade Campus, serving only 6th graders, has the highest spending per student ($13,875) but the lowest academic performance, with test scores slightly above state averages. A notable strength across all three schools is Algebra I performance, with Harpool Middle (93.33%) and Sanger Middle (92.45%) both scoring over 92% proficient, far exceeding the state average of 47.01%.

Key metrics reveal a clear performance gap linked to socioeconomic factors. Harpool Middle has the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (14.88%) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.8:1), while Sanger Sixth Grade Campus has the highest poverty rate (54.46%) and the highest student-teacher ratio (17.2:1). Interestingly, higher spending does not correlate with better results, as Harpool Middle spends the least per student ($10,592) yet achieves the highest scores. A notable anomaly at Harpool Middle is a significant drop in 7th-grade math proficiency (44.52%), compared to 6th-grade (61.29%) and 8th-grade (71.8%), suggesting a potential curriculum transition issue. For parents, Harpool Middle offers the strongest overall academic environment, while Sanger Middle provides solid performance with a clear need for science improvement, and Sanger Sixth Grade Campus offers a specialized, smaller setting for 6th graders.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Harpool Middle	Public	6-8	9601 Stacee Ln	Lantana	76266	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1700	860	58	14.8	14.9%	559 (65.0%)	60 (7.0%)	164 (19.1%)	40 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.1%)	84.2	242^nd of 2359 public middle schools	89.7%		88.7	174^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.6%	68	88.0	74.0	76.1	79.1	54.6	24.8	69.0	53.4	$10,817
Sanger Middle	Public	6-8	100 Indian Ln	Sanger	76266	Denton County	Sanger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 458-7916	426	25	17.1	42.7%	232 (54.5%)	17 (4.0%)	151 (35.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	55.7	888^th of 2359 public middle schools	62.4%		56.3	885^th of 2344 public middle schools	62.2%	3	100.0	60.3	53.9	62.7	31.7	29.4	44.8	35.6	$9,133

Cities Near Zip Code 76266

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sanger	0.07 mi	6	291^st
Krum	7.15 mi	5	400^th
Denton	7.64 mi	38	573^rd
Valley View	8.4 mi	3	636^th
Aubrey	11.36 mi	17	495^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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