Mary Harper Middle
Dilley, TX · Dilley ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, remote
1,400th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
240 W FM 117, Dilley, TX 78017
(830)965-2195NCES ID 481710001484Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mary Harper Middle 1,400th 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 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 18th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 175 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 167 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.1% | 96.4% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 10.9% | 3.6% | ▼ 7.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $157K in zip 78017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mary Harper Middle
What school district is Mary Harper Middle in?
Mary Harper Middle is part of the Dilley ISD district in Dilley, Texas.
Is Mary Harper Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mary Harper Middle 1,400th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mary Harper Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 4% (167 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mary Harper Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78017 is $157K 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.