For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,700 students in Rio Grande City, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande City, TX are Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, Veterans Middle School and Ringgold Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande City, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Grulla Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande City, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande City, TX include Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, Veterans Middle School and Ringgold Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Grande City?
4 public middle schools are located in Rio Grande City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City 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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