For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 394 students in 78861, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 78861, TX is Mcdowell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 78861 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78861, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78861, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
78861, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78861, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78861, TX include Mcdowell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78861?
1 public middle schools are located in 78861.
What is the racial composition of students in 78861?
78861 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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