For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,788 students in 78253, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78253, TX are Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle School, Briscoe Middle School and Straus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78253 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78253, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78253, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
266 Cr 381
San Antonio, TX 78253
(830) 931-2243
San Antonio, TX 78253
(830) 931-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Briscoe Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4265 Lone Star Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1100
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,315 students
Rank: #33.
Straus Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8092 Talley Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-2550
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: #44.
Bernal Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14045 San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1900
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,522 students
Rank: #55.
Luna Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Grosenbacher
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-5300
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Alamo Ranch
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13632 Old Fm 471
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78253, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78253, TX include Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle School, Briscoe Middle School and Straus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78253?
6 public middle schools are located in 78253.
What is the racial composition of students in 78253?
78253 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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