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Top 5 Best 78596 Texas Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,759 students in 78596, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78596, TX are Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory. 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 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78596, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78596, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10170 Kriewald Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Grades: 6-11
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #55.
Beatriz G Garza Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6774
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #66.
Armando Cuellar Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Hoge Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78596 Texas

78596, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy (Closed 2023)
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Grades: PK
| 344 students
Beatriz G Garza Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
F D Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Weslaco (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1223 Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea Ignite (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2115 W. Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 377-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stephen F Austin Early Child (Closed 2004)
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School (Closed 2023)
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78596, TX?
How many public middle schools are located in 78596?
9 public middle schools are located in 78596.
What is the racial composition of students in 78596?
78596 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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