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Best 78516 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,198 students in 78516, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78516, TX are Idea College Preparatory Alamo, Audie Murphy Middle School and Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78516, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78516, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78516 Texas

78516, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78516, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78516, TX include Idea College Preparatory Alamo, Audie Murphy Middle School and Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78516?
3 public middle schools are located in 78516.
What is the racial composition of students in 78516?
78516 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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