Rio Hondo Middle
Rio Hondo, TX · Rio Hondo ISD · Grades 5-8
1,421st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
Rio Hondo Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo Middle 1,421st 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 16% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Rio Hondo Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 410 students tested
Rio Hondo Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 462 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.7% | 97.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Rio Hondo Middle
Typical home value $213K in zip 78583 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rio Hondo Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Collegiate AcademySan Benito CISD · 5.7 mi away334th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 45% - 7Memorial MiddleHarlingen CISD · 6.7 mi away569th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 48% - –Hester Juvenile DetentSan Benito CISD · 6.9 mi away
- 2Miller Jordan MiddleSan Benito CISD · 7.2 mi away1,510th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 5Vernon MiddleHarlingen CISD · 7.4 mi away873rd of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 10South Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademySouth Texas ISD · 7.5 mi away123rd of 1,701
ELA 82% · Math 67% - 3Berta Cabaza MiddleSan Benito CISD · 7.5 mi away1,202nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 4Coakley MiddleHarlingen CISD · 8.1 mi away1,177th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rio Hondo Middle in?
Rio Hondo Middle is part of the Rio Hondo ISD district in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Is Rio Hondo Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo Middle 1,421st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Hondo Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (462 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Hondo Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78583 is $213K 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.