For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 292 students in 78140, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 78140, TX is Nixon-smiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
78140, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78140, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78140, TX include Nixon-smiley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78140?
2 public middle schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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