Jose Borrego Middle
Monte Alto, TX · Monte Alto ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,374th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
25149 FIRST ST, Monte Alto, TX 78538
(956)262-1374NCES ID 483123007357Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jose Borrego Middle 1,374th 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 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 19th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 180 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.1% | 99.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $153K in zip 78538 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Jose Borrego Middle in?
Jose Borrego Middle is part of the Monte Alto ISD district in Monte Alto, Texas.
Is Jose Borrego Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jose Borrego Middle 1,374th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jose Borrego Middle?
Hispanic 99% (180 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jose Borrego Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78538 is $153K 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.