For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,196 students in 78610, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78610, TX are Olympia Hills, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School and R C Barton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78610 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78610, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78610, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78610, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78610, TX include Olympia Hills, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School and R C Barton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78610?
5 public middle schools are located in 78610.
What is the racial composition of students in 78610?
78610 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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