Best 78589 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,310 students in 78589, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78589, TX are Austin Middle School, Idea College Preparatory San Juan and R Yzaguirre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78589 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78589, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 78589, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Preparatory San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Sioux Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78589, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78589, TX include Austin Middle School, Idea College Preparatory San Juan and R Yzaguirre Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78589?
3 public middle schools are located in 78589.
What is the racial composition of students in 78589?
78589 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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