For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 902 students in 78560, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78560, TX are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78560 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78560, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78560, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
78560, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78560, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78560, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 78560?
3 public middle schools are located in 78560.
What is the racial composition of students in 78560?
78560 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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