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Best 78046 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,260 students in 78046, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78046, TX are Los Obispos Middle School, Antonio Gonzalez Middle School and United South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78046 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78046, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78046, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Obispos Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5208 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
United South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Salvador Garcia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
499 Pena Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Saint Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ricardo Molina Middle School
4301 Vientos Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
United Step Academy
Alternative School
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78046, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78046, TX include Los Obispos Middle School, Antonio Gonzalez Middle School and United South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78046?
8 public middle schools are located in 78046.
What is the racial composition of students in 78046?
78046 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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