For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,446 students in 78539, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78539, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78539, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,714 students
78539, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78539, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78539, TX include South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public middle schools are located in 78539?
2 public middle schools are located in 78539.
What is the racial composition of students in 78539?
78539 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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