For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in Progreso, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Progreso, TX is Dorothy Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Progreso, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Progreso 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 Public Middle Schools in Progreso, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Progreso, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 9
| 1 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Grades: 3-12
| 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Grades: 5-6
| 324 students
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Progreso, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Progreso, TX include Dorothy Thompson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Progreso?
1 public middle schools are located in Progreso.
What is the racial composition of students in Progreso?
Progreso 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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