Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Richardson ISD

Apollo Junior High

1600 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 · (469) 593-7900

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
586students
11.5students per teacher
95.4%attendance
6thof 8 Richardson ISD middle schools
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AADBAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Apollo Junior High 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 achievementC · 78

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsA · 91

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Apollo Junior High tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level70%
Meets grade level42%
Richardson ISD middle schools: 49.4%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

586students in 2024–25Down 5% from 617 the year before
11.5students per teacher51 full-time teachers
16.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,675average teacher base pay
60.6%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD middle schools: 51.9%
30.2%English learners
18.3%in gifted & talented
10.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 39.1%African American 27.1%White 20.6%Asian 8.5%Two or More Races 4.3%

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 Richardson ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Apollo Junior High.

Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AILTexas Garland Middle SchoolInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 90 · 1.7 mi ABASIS RichardsonBASIS Texas · 91 · 2.0 mi DLiberty Junior HighRichardson ISD · 69 · 2.1 mi BJackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 89 · 2.1 mi AWebb Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 90 · 2.5 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 2.8 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.0 mi PCare Child Development CenterPrivate · K · 1.5 mi PPrimrose School of N. Richardson @ LookoutPrivate · PK–K · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Apollo Junior High

What is Apollo Junior High’s TEA rating?

Apollo Junior High earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Apollo Junior High serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 1600 Apollo Rd in Richardson.

How many students go to Apollo Junior High?

586 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 617 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Apollo Junior High compare with other Richardson ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 8 Richardson ISD middle schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Apollo Junior High?

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