Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Princeton ISD

Southard Middle School

455 Monte Carlo Blvd, Princeton, TX 75407 · (469) 952-5400 ext:4019

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (86).
929students
17.1students per teacher
94.8%attendance
2ndof 3 Princeton ISD middle schools
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ABRings: 1 and 2 miles
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Rating history

Southard Middle School has earned an A in 2 of its 5 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 achievementB · 83

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsA · 92

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Southard 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 level76%
Meets grade level54%
Princeton ISD middle schools: 50.7%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

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

929students in 2024–25Up 15% from 809 the year before
17.1students per teacher54 full-time teachers
19.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,141average teacher base pay
58%from low-income familiesPrinceton ISD middle schools: 63.6%
16%English learners
9.3%in gifted & talented
14%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 32.6%White 27.8%African American 26.7%Two or More Races 6.5%Asian 5.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Princeton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Southard Middle School.

Under constructionEastridgeSelling now · 0.4 mi away AnnouncedLowe's PrincetonDate TBD · 0.6 mi away Under constructionUS 380 widening, McKinney–PrincetonLate 2028 (TxDOT estimate) · 0.8 mi away AnnouncedHome Depot Princeton (Princeton Town Center)Late 2027 (developer target) · 0.9 mi away Under constructionKroger Marketplace (Princeton)Late 2027 · 0.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AClark Middle SchoolPrinceton ISD · 90 · 1.4 mi
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Questions about Southard Middle School

What is Southard Middle School’s TEA rating?

Southard Middle School earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Southard Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Princeton ISD, at 455 Monte Carlo Blvd in Princeton.

How many students go to Southard Middle School?

929 students in 2024–25, up 15% from 809 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 3 Princeton ISD middle schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Southard 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.