For the 2024-25 school year, there are 50 public middle schools serving 26,432 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 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cameron County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 787 students
Rank: #55.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Grades: PK-7
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #77.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 6 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 6-9
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 762 students
Rank: #1010.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: 6-12
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Cuates Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32477 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1212.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1313.
Resaca Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #1414.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1616.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Memorial Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31579 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1818.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Grades: 6-12
| 552 students
Rank: #1919.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2020.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #2121.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #2222.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #2323.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #2424.
Lucio Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2525.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2626.
Garcia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Rank: #2727.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 454 students
Rank: #2828.
Berta Cabaza Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Shafer Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2929.
La Feria High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Grades: 8-12
| 909 students
Rank: #3030.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #3131.
Stell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #3232.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #3333.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #3434.
San Benito Riverside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35428 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6940
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #3535.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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Cameron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (Fka Rgmi) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Grades: 7-8
| 211 students
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Cameron County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
International Educational Services (Ies) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Keys Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Lawrenceburg Public Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
400 S W St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
Grades: 1
| 204 students
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
33790 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Grades: 9-10
| 1,657 students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Lk Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
600 N Reynolds
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Grades: 3-4
| 255 students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Santa Rosa Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hwy 107 And Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Santa Rosa Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Grades: 6-9
| 42 students
201 Lindenwood Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
801 N 13th St Ste 15
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8800 Mchperson
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Valley Junior High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
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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?
50 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cameron County include: Lucio Middle School vs. Garcia Middle School, Garcia Middle School vs. Lucio Middle School, Resaca Middle School vs. Vela Middle School
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