Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Richardson ISDMagnet

Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet

1309 Holly Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 · (469) 593-3700

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 87).
771students
14students per teacher
95.2%attendance
5thof 8 Richardson ISD middle schools
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ABABCABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet has earned an A in 1 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 achievementB · 89

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 88

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

Closing the gapsB · 80

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level80%
Meets grade level61%
Richardson ISD middle schools: 49.4%
Masters grade level35%

Students and teachers

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

771students in 2024–25Down 3% from 793 the year before
14students per teacher55 full-time teachers
19.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,995average teacher base pay
48.2%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD middle schools: 51.9%
27.1%English learners
37.1%in gifted & talented
12.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 45.1%White 35.1%African American 11.7%Asian 4.3%Two or More Races 3.5%

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 Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet.

ProposedArapaho Center Station redevelopmentPhase 1 2027–2028 · 1.4 mi away Opening soonRenovated Richardson main libraryFall 2026 · 1.4 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AWestwood Math Science Leadership MagnetRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.0 mi BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 1.5 mi ARichardson North Junior HighRichardson ISD · 90 · 1.7 mi BParkhill Junior HighRichardson ISD · 87 · 2.1 mi CFrankford Middle SchoolPlano ISD · 74 · 2.7 mi AHarmony School of Innovation - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 96 · 2.9 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 0.4 mi PSt. Paul Catholic Classical SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.2 mi PBridge Builder AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet

What is Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet’s TEA rating?

Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 1309 Holly Dr in Richardson.

How many students go to Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?

771 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 793 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet compare with other Richardson ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 8 Richardson ISD middle schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?

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.