For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,920 students in 78596, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78596, TX are Central Middle School, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Mary Hoge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78596 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in 78596, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78596, TX Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Hoge Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2302 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6730
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #44.
Beatriz G Garza Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6774
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6774
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Montessori - Pearland
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Montessori Ii
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Armando Cuellar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #88.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
78596, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78596, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78596, TX include Central Middle School, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Mary Hoge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78596, TX?
8 public middle schools are located in 78596, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78596, TX?
78596, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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