For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,188 students in 78749, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX are Gorzycki Middle School, Small Middle School and Covington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78749 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78749, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78749, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #22.
Small Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #33.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78749, TX include Gorzycki Middle School, Small Middle School and Covington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78749?
3 public middle schools are located in 78749.
What is the racial composition of students in 78749?
78749 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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