Best Schools in 77079, TX
77079, TX has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 26,327 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 77079 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 77079, TX
The top high schools in 77079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westchester Academy For International Studies
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Branch Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 890 Students
2. Taylor H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3085 Students
3. Stratford H S
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2272 Students
4. Mayde Creek H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2940 Students
5. Westside H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2882 Students
Best Middle Schools in 77079, TX
The top middle schools in 77079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1281 Students
2. Memorial Parkway J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Spring Forest Middle
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
4. Cardiff J H
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
5. West Briar Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students
6. Mayde Creek J H
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1273 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 77079, TX
The top elementary schools in 77079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilchester El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 844 Students
2. Rummel Creek El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
3. Bush El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
4. Nottingham El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 717 Students
5. Meadow Wood El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
6. Maurice L Wolfe El
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
7. Jean & Betty Schmalz El
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1311 Students
8. Thornwood El
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
9. Bear Creek El
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
10. Sherwood El
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 77079, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
77079, TX has a total population of 36,404 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 77079, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 77079, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 77079, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 77079, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 77079, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 77079, TX
How many schools are in 77079, TX?
77079, TX has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 26,327 students in total.
How do schools in 77079 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 77079 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 77079 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 77079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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