Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Princeton ISD

Mattei Middle School

9055 County Rd 728, Princeton, TX 75407 · (469) 952-5400

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (B 80).
839students
17.2students per teacher
94.7%attendance
3rdof 3 Princeton ISD middle schools
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BRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Mattei Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 3 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 achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

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 Mattei Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Princeton ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level44%
Princeton ISD middle schools: 50.7%
Masters grade level20%

Students and teachers

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

839students in 2024–25Up 36% from 619 the year before
17.2students per teacher49 full-time teachers
20average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
1.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,398average teacher base pay
69.2%from low-income familiesPrinceton ISD middle schools: 63.6%
28%English learners
8.2%in gifted & talented
14.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 52.9%White 20.4%African American 16.7%Asian 6.6%Two or More Races 2.7%

Is a home zoned here?

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Questions about Mattei Middle School

What is Mattei Middle School’s TEA rating?

Mattei Middle School earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does Mattei Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Princeton ISD, at 9055 County Rd 728 in Princeton.

How many students go to Mattei Middle School?

839 students in 2024–25, up 36% from 619 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Mattei Middle School compare with other Princeton ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 3 Princeton ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Mattei Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Princeton 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.