Top 10 Best 78521 Texas Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,596 students in 78521, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Stillman Middle School and Manzano Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78521, TX Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: 6-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Stillman Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #33.
Manzano Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Oliveira Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Vela Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Garcia Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #99.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Faulk Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Roosevelt St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1111.
Besteiro Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6280 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1212.
Lucio Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #1313.
Perkins Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Austin Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8770
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78521 Texas

78521, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX include Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Stillman Middle School and Manzano Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78521, TX?
13 public middle schools are located in 78521, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521, TX?
78521, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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