Manzano Middle
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades 6-8
387th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Manzano Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Manzano Middle 387th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 77% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Manzano Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 802 students tested
Manzano Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 850 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 98.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Manzano Middle
Typical home value $176K in zip 78521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Manzano Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Stillman MiddleBrownsville ISD · 1.2 mi away291st of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 59% - 5Stell MiddleBrownsville ISD · 2.4 mi away1,013th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 6Vela MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi away702nd of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 6Oliveira MiddleBrownsville ISD · 4.6 mi away684th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 6Faulk MiddleBrownsville ISD · 5.1 mi away816th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 5IDEA Robindale College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 5.2 mi away · charter858th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 7Resaca MiddleLos Fresnos CISD · 5.4 mi away629th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 4Perkins MiddleBrownsville ISD · 5.9 mi away1,143rd of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Manzano Middle in?
Manzano Middle is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Manzano Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Manzano Middle 387th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Manzano Middle?
Hispanic 99% (850 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Manzano Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78521 is $176K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.