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Best 78540 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 12,875 students in 78540, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX are Vanguard Beethoven, Vanguard Van Gogh and Vanguard Rembrandt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 78540, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1407 W Moore Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 E Kelly Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 E Business 83
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
B L Garza Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Francisco Barrientes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Ebony
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Elias Longoria Sr Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3105 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Betty Harwell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9207 N Avila Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Gr: 6-11 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX include Vanguard Beethoven, Vanguard Van Gogh and Vanguard Rembrandt.
How many public middle schools are located in 78540?
13 public middle schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 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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