For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,001 students in 78045, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX are United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78045 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 78045, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
402 Aquero Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6370
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX include United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78045?
5 public middle schools are located in 78045.
What is the racial composition of students in 78045?
78045 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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