For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 695 students in 77979, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 77979, TX is Travis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 77979 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77979, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77979, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
77979, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77979, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77979, TX include Travis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77979?
1 public middle schools are located in 77979.
What is the racial composition of students in 77979?
77979 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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