For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 545 students in 78721, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX are Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX include Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk.
How many public middle schools are located in 78721?
2 public middle schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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