Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Denton ISD

Harpool Middle School

9601 Stacee Ln, Lantana, TX 76266 · (940) 369-1700

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from an A (92) in 2025.
860students
14.8students per teacher
96.1%attendance
1stof 9 Denton ISD middle schools
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BBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Harpool Middle School has earned an A in 4 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 achievementA · 92

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

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

Closing the gapsC · 77

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harpool 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 level90%
Meets grade level70%
Denton ISD middle schools: 45%
Masters grade level39%

Students and teachers

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

860students in 2024–25Up 11% from 778 the year before
14.8students per teacher58 full-time teachers
24.1average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
9.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,963average teacher base pay
14.9%from low-income familiesDenton ISD middle schools: 49.6%
5.7%English learners
19.9%in gifted & talented
5.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 65%Hispanic 19.1%African American 7%Asian 4.7%Two or More Races 4.1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

BCrownover Middle SchoolDenton ISD · 83 · 3.2 mi PHarvest Christian Academy, Lantana CampusPrivate · PK–12 · 3.0 mi PAlden Montessori School, LlcPrivate · PK–3 · 3.5 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 4.2 mi
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Questions about Harpool Middle School

What is Harpool Middle School’s TEA rating?

Harpool Middle School earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Harpool Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 9601 Stacee Ln in Lantana.

How many students go to Harpool Middle School?

860 students in 2024–25, up 11% from 778 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 9 Denton ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harpool 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.