For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 123 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Santa Maria, TX is Santa Maria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Santa Maria, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, TX include Santa Maria Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Maria?
1 public middle schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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