For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,436 students in Medina County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX are D'hanis School, Medina Valley Middle School and Devine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Medina County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'hanis School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Devine Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cardinal
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Medina County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
P O Box 280
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX include D'hanis School, Medina Valley Middle School and Devine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Medina County?
6 public middle schools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Medina County include: Mcdowell Middle School vs. D'hanis School, D'hanis School vs. Mcdowell Middle School
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