Stell Middle
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades 6-8
1,013th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
Stell Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Stell Middle 1,013th 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 40% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 40th in 2025.
Stell Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 667 students tested
Stell Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 732 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.7% | 98.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Stell Middle
Typical home value $191K in zip 78520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Stell Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Oliveira MiddleBrownsville ISD · 2.3 mi away684th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 8Manzano MiddleBrownsville ISD · 2.4 mi away387th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 52% - 6Faulk MiddleBrownsville ISD · 2.6 mi away816th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 6Vela MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.2 mi away702nd of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 5IDEA Robindale College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 3.4 mi away · charter858th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 9Stillman MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi away291st of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 59% - 4Perkins MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.7 mi away1,143rd of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 5Garcia MiddleBrownsville ISD · 4.8 mi away994th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Stell Middle in?
Stell Middle is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Stell Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stell Middle 1,013th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Stell Middle?
Hispanic 99%, White 1% (732 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stell Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78520 is $191K 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.