For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,499 students in 78572, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX are B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78572 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78572, 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 78572, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Mission J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 14th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
White J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Rafael A Cantu J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 N Stewart Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Alton Memorial J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX include B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78572?
13 public middle schools are located in 78572.
What is the racial composition of students in 78572?
78572 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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