For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 10,470 students in Mission, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mission, TX are B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mission have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Middle Schools in Mission, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2850
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Domingo Trevino Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Inspiration Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-2810
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Mission J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 14th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
White J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Rafael A Cantu J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 N Stewart Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Alton Memorial J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
407 E 3rd St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Gr: K-12
Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mission, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mission, TX include B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mission?
17 public middle schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission 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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