For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 395 students in 78387, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 78387, TX is E Merle Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78387 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78387, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78387, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
78387, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 E Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
800 S San Patricio
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Grades: 5-6
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78387, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78387, TX include E Merle Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78387?
2 public middle schools are located in 78387.
What is the racial composition of students in 78387?
78387 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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