For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,219 students in 78504, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78504, TX are Morris Middle School, Michael E Fossum Middle School and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 78504 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78504, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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).
Best 78504, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
De Leon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78504, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
508 E Elizabeth St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4737 S Sugar Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1352 E First St Ste A
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
615 S International Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
One Stop Multiservice (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 164
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78504, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78504, TX include Morris Middle School, Michael E Fossum Middle School and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 78504?
4 public middle schools are located in 78504.
What is the racial composition of students in 78504?
78504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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