Grape Creek Middle

Grape Creek Middle sits on the western edge of San Angelo, where the city starts giving way to open ranchland and the pace of life slows down a bit. It's part of the small, close-knit Grape Creek ISD, which tends to attract families who want a tighter community feel without the size and anonymity of larger districts. Academics here are a work in progress, with scores sitting below state averages across the board, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to factor that in — but for those drawn to a rural West Texas community with a genuine neighborhood identity, Grape Creek has its own appeal.