Best 78045 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,891 students in 78045, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX are United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78045 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78045, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78045 Texas

78045, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Gr: 6-8
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX include United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78045?
4 public middle schools are located in 78045.
What is the racial composition of students in 78045?
78045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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