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Best 78579 Texas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in 78579, TX.

The top ranked public middle school in 78579, TX is Dorothy Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 78579 have an score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 78579, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dorothy Thompson Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
:

Bottom 50%

108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539

Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78579 Texas

78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Daep (Closed 2021)

Alternative School

100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142

Gr: 9 | 1 student

East Elementary School (Closed 2020)

600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294

Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002

Multi Alter (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781

Gr: 3-12 | 3 students

Progreso El East Middle School (Closed 2014)

600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281

Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Progreso Intermediate (Closed 2009)

F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679

Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

School Of Choice (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002

Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78579, TX?

The top ranked public middle schools in 78579, TX include Dorothy Thompson Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 78579?

1 public middle schools are located in 78579.

What is the racial composition of students in 78579?

78579 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).