For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 750 students in Zapata County, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Zapata County, TX is Zapata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata County, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Zapata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Zapata County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Zapata County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-K | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Zapata County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Zapata County, TX include Zapata Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Zapata County?
1 public middle schools are located in Zapata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County?
Zapata County public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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