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Best 78521 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 8,052 students in 78521, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Stillman Middle School and Idea Robindale College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78521, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Lucio Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Land O' Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Faulk Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Roosevelt St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Garcia Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Perkins Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Austin Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1212.
Besteiro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6280 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78521, TX include Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Stillman Middle School and Idea Robindale College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 78521?
12 public middle schools are located in 78521.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521?
78521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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