For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 181 students in 78017, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 78017, TX is Mary Harper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 78017 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78017, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78017, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78017, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Foot Daep Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
245 Hwy 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78017, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78017, TX include Mary Harper Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78017?
1 public middle schools are located in 78017.
What is the racial composition of students in 78017?
78017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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