For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 902 students in La Joya, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Joya, 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.
La Joya, TX public middle schools 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 La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in La Joya, TX (2025-26)
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
La Joya, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Joya, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Joya, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in La Joya?
3 public middle schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya 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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