Best 78242 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,118 students in 78242, TX.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Alan B Shepard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).