For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,786 students in 77902, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77902, TX are Harold Cade Middle School, Howell Middle School and Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77902 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77902, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77902, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold Cade Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Howell Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2502 Fannin Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
97 Foster Field Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Patti Welder Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1604 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Stem Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77902, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77902, TX include Harold Cade Middle School, Howell Middle School and Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 77902?
6 public middle schools are located in 77902.
What is the racial composition of students in 77902?
77902 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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