For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,562 students in 78501, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78501, TX are Cathey Middle School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78501 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78501, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78501, TX Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cathey Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 773 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
78501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Jasper High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 6-9
| 534 students
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Southwest Key Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78501, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78501, TX include Cathey Middle School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 78501?
5 public middle schools are located in 78501.
What is the racial composition of students in 78501?
78501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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