For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 150 students in 79853, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 79853, TX is Tornillo J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79853 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79853, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 79853, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tornillo J High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oil Mill Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79853, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79853, TX include Tornillo J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79853?
1 public middle schools are located in 79853.
What is the racial composition of students in 79853?
79853 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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