Best 78749 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,188 students in 78749, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX are Gorzycki Middle School, Small Middle School and Covington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78749 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78749, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78749, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX include Gorzycki Middle School, Small Middle School and Covington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78749?
3 public middle schools are located in 78749.
What is the racial composition of students in 78749?
78749 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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