Apollo Junior High School is a Richardson Independent School District public school. The school serves students in seventh and eighth grades. Apollo Junior High is located in east Richardson next to Huffines Park, off Apollo Road. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programs to engage and enrich students’ academic journeys.
Apollo Junior High is a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics school. Students learn through Project Based Learning and differentiated instruction. They learn core subjects, like reading and mathematics, but also get hands on technology and engineering experience.
There is an amazing fine arts department at Apollo Junior High School. The Apollo Band has won the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Band Competition multiple times. The Apollo Junior High Symphony Orchestra is also an award winning program.
Apollo Junior High School has an active Parent Teacher Association. The organization sponsors multiple events for students and parents throughout the school year. Parents of student athletes can also participate in the various Booster Clubs to support the financial needs of the athletic teams.
The school mascot is the Panthers. Following junior high, students continue their education in the Berkner Learning Community feeder pattern at Berkner High School and STEM Academy.
Apollo Junior High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-8
1600 Apollo Rd,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Yolanda Jackson-gaither
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
260:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
35.7%
White
24.4%
Black
23.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/2/2018
I went to Apollo Junior High School when I was in eighth grade. I was put in an English as a Second Language program and the program was amazing. It helped me with my language barrier.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/29/2025
Teachers are bad at teaching and helping students.Always atleast 1 or 2 fight a week.if your in Richardson go to a better school such as parkhill
4/14/2016
The principal, one of the vice principals and a handful of teachers have made it impossible to give this school a good rating. The irresponsibility have been mind blowing and have caused a terrible experience.
10/24/2014
This school rocks love the academics and everything elese and the teachers/principles are understanding this school rocks
3/16/2014
Apollo is a great school with a solid foundation. PTA and local neighborhood parental involvement make it an excellent choice. The band program is excellent and has great leadership from Elementary all the way through Berkner.
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Average Home Value
$431,624
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$123,363
% of College Grads
50.9%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,151 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
33.3%
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Apollo Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Richardson, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 646 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Apollo Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $431,624. Discover additional schools in the area, like Berkner High School, N Garland High School, Salam Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richardson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Apollo Junior High School.