For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 8,476 students in 78572, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX are B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78572 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78572, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78572, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Grades: 7-8
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Grades: 6-9
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1010.
Mission J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 14th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1111.
White J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1212.
Rafael A Cantu J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 N Stewart Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1313.
Alton Memorial J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
407 E 3rd St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
78572, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78572, TX include B L Gray J High School, Sharyland North J High School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78572?
14 public middle schools are located in 78572.
What is the racial composition of students in 78572?
78572 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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