For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,565 students in 78537, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78537, TX are Idea College Prep, A P Solis Middle School and W A Todd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78537 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78537, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 78537, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
A P Solis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
W A Todd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Dora M Sauceda Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Vly View Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2711 N Golie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78537, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78537, TX include Idea College Prep, A P Solis Middle School and W A Todd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78537?
7 public middle schools are located in 78537.
What is the racial composition of students in 78537?
78537 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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