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Best Cameron County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 public middle schools serving 25,762 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cameron County, TX are South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Bryss Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Middle Schools in Cameron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Los Cuates Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1414.
Resaca Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Rancho Alto
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Rank: #1616.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-10 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Memorial Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31579 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Gr: 7-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Berta Cabaza Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Shafer Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
Stell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cameron County, TX include South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Bryss Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Cameron County?
53 public middle schools are located in Cameron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County 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).
Which public middle schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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