South Middle
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD · Grades 6-8
423rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 75%· Stable
South Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Middle 423rd 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 75% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 75th in 2025.
South Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,184 students tested
South Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,235 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.7% | 96.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near South Middle
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10South Texas ISD Preparatory AcademySouth Texas ISD · 0.8 mi away42nd of 1,701
ELA 89% · Math 79% - 7Francisco Barrientes MiddleEdinburg CISD · 1.1 mi away640th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 42% - 5B L Garza MiddleEdinburg CISD · 2.7 mi away857th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 10Morris MiddleMcallen ISD · 3.6 mi away114th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 6Memorial MiddleEdinburg CISD · 3.6 mi away750th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 43% - 9Michael E Fossum MiddleMcallen ISD · 4.8 mi away182nd of 1,701
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 6Elias Longoria Sr MiddleEdinburg CISD · 4.9 mi away696th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 5Lyndon B Johnson MiddlePharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 5 mi away984th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Middle in?
South Middle is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is South Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Middle 423rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 2% (1,235 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78539 is $245K 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.