Best 78582 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,700 students in 78582, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX are Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, Veterans Middle School and Grulla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78582 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78582, 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 78582, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Grulla Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Ringgold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX include Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, Veterans Middle School and Grulla Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78582?
4 public middle schools are located in 78582.
What is the racial composition of students in 78582?
78582 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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