Best 78520 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,609 students in 78520, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78520, TX are Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Stell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78520 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78520, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78520, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Stell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Gr: PK-7 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78520, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78520, TX include Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Stell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78520?
4 public middle schools are located in 78520.
What is the racial composition of students in 78520?
78520 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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