Veterans Middle
Rio Grande City, TX · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Grades 6-8
1,291st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Veterans Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Middle 1,291st 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 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Veterans Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 714 students tested
Veterans Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.4% | 99.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Veterans Middle
Typical home value $151K in zip 78582 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Veterans Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Ringgold MiddleRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 0.7 mi away1,078th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 5Ramiro Barrera MiddleRoma ISD · 5.8 mi away962nd of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 40% - 7Roma MiddleRoma ISD · 11.5 mi away576th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 54% - 4Grulla MiddleRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 15.2 mi away1,186th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 35% - 2Dr Javier Saenz MiddleLa Joya ISD · 25.1 mi away1,395th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 3IDEA La Joya College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 25.8 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 3Lorenzo De Zavala MiddleLa Joya ISD · 25.8 mi away1,192nd of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 5Cesar Chavez MiddleLa Joya ISD · 29.2 mi away1,005th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Veterans Middle in?
Veterans Middle is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD district in Rio Grande City, Texas.
Is Veterans Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Middle 1,291st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Veterans Middle?
Hispanic 100% (795 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Veterans Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78582 is $151K 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.