For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,223 students in 78503, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78503, TX are Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78503 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78503, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78503, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: 6-10
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
78503, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Student Alter Prog Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78503, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78503, TX include Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and Brown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78503?
2 public middle schools are located in 78503.
What is the racial composition of students in 78503?
78503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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