For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 579 students in 78557, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 78557, TX is Diaz 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 78557 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78557, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 78557, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diaz J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
78557, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Valley View 8th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Grades: 8
| 32 students
Valley View 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Grades: 9
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78557, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78557, TX include Diaz J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78557?
1 public middle schools are located in 78557.
What is the racial composition of students in 78557?
78557 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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