Central Middle
Weslaco, TX · Weslaco ISD · Grades 6-8
328th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 81%▲ Improving
Central Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 328th 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 81% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — improving.
Central Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,039 students tested
Central Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,085 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.4% | 97.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Central Middle
Typical home value $170K in zip 78596 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Armando Cuellar MiddleWeslaco ISD · 0.6 mi away966th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 6Beatriz G Garza MiddleWeslaco ISD · 2.2 mi away749th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 43% - 4Mary Hoge MiddleWeslaco ISD · 2.7 mi away1,159th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 33% - 4W A Todd MiddleDonna ISD · 3.6 mi away1,056th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 7A P Solis MiddleDonna ISD · 4.5 mi away545th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 6Dorothy Thompson MiddleProgreso ISD · 4.5 mi away825th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 2Sgt William G Harrell MiddleMercedes ISD · 4.9 mi away1,495th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 25% - 3Veterans MiddleDonna ISD · 5 mi away1,315th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle in?
Central Middle is part of the Weslaco ISD district in Weslaco, Texas.
Is Central Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 328th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (1,085 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78596 is $170K 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.