Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Denton ISD

Bettye Myers Middle School

131 Garza Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208 · (940) 369-1500

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a C (75) in 2025.
827students
13.1students per teacher
94.1%attendance
9thof 9 Denton ISD middle schools
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BBCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Bettye Myers Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 69

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 68

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Bettye Myers Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level61%
Meets grade level37%
Denton ISD middle schools: 45%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

827students in 2024–25Down 1% from 834 the year before
13.1students per teacher63 full-time teachers
20.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,165average teacher base pay
62%from low-income familiesDenton ISD middle schools: 49.6%
23.3%English learners
11.7%in gifted & talented
17.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 40.3%African American 27.2%White 25.2%Asian 3.5%Two or More Races 3.5%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BFounders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper SchoolTexas College Preparatory Academies · 89 · 1.7 mi BCrownover Middle SchoolDenton ISD · 83 · 2.6 mi CLake Dallas Middle SchoolLake Dallas ISD · 71 · 2.8 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Bettye Myers Middle School

What is Bettye Myers Middle School’s TEA rating?

Bettye Myers Middle School earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Bettye Myers Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 131 Garza Rd in Shady Shores.

How many students go to Bettye Myers Middle School?

827 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 834 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Bettye Myers Middle School compare with other Denton ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 9th of 9 Denton ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Bettye Myers Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.