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, Elias Herrera Middle School and Trautmann 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 50% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #33.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,093 students
78045, Texas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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, Elias Herrera Middle School and Trautmann 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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