For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,891 students in 78045, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX are United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78045 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 78045, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78045, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78045, TX include United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78045?
4 public middle schools are located in 78045.
What is the racial composition of students in 78045?
78045 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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