For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,781 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 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78046, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Obispos Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5208 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
United South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #44.
Salvador Garcia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Pena Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Saint Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #77.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: n/an/a
4301 Vientos Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Step Academy
Alternative School
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
78046, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
United South Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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?
9 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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