For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,024 students in Starr County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Starr County, TX are Roma Middle School, Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Ramiro Barrera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starr County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Starr County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Starr County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roma Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2047 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ramiro Barrera Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
258 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2670
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Grulla Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Starr County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1334 Fourth St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Gr: PK | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Instructional & Guidance Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
120 Luciano Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
800 Gladiator Dr
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Gr: 5-6 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
5175 Fm 1017
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3210 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Starr County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Starr County, TX include Roma Middle School, Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Ramiro Barrera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Starr County?
6 public middle schools are located in Starr County.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr County?
Starr County 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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