Best Schools in 78040, TX
78040, TX has 22 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,167 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 78040 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78040, TX
The top high schools in 78040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin H S
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Nixon H S
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2218 Students
3. Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78040, TX
The top middle schools in 78040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
2. Lamar Middle
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1341 Students
3. Christen Middle
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1098 Students
4. Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78040, TX
The top elementary schools in 78040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heights El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
2. Daiches El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
3. Ryan El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 809 Students
4. Leyendecker El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. J C Martin Jr El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
6. Farias El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
7. Macdonell El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
8. Don Jose Gallego
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
9. Dovalina El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
10. Tarver El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78040, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78040, TX has a total population of 36,711 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 52%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78040, 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 78040, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78040, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78040, 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 78040, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78040, TX
How many schools are in 78040, TX?
78040, TX has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,167 students in total.
How do schools in 78040 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 78040 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 78040 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78040?
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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