Santa Maria Middle

Santa Maria Middle sits in the rural Rio Grande Valley, where tight-knit community ties and a strong sense of local pride define daily life. The school punches above its weight in science, landing in the top 3% statewide — something that science-minded families and parents looking for a close community school in the Valley should absolutely take note of. It's the kind of place where students aren't just a number, and the surrounding area's rich border culture and agricultural roots give kids a grounded, distinctive upbringing.