Best Schools in 78043, TX
78043, TX has 41 public schools (11 high, 11 middle, 19 elementary) serving 36,977 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 78043 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78043, TX
The top high schools in 78043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United H S
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United Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3644 Students
2. John B Alexander H S
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United Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3070 Students
3. United South H S
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United Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3243 Students
4. Bruni H S
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Webb Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
5. Nixon H S
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2218 Students
6. Lyndon B Johnson
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United Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3252 Students
7. Premier H S Of Laredo
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
8. Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
9. Youth Village Detention Center
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United Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 11 • 12 Students
10. Juvenille Justice Alternative Program
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United Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78043, TX
The top middle schools in 78043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
2. Elias Herrera Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1097 Students
3. Los Obispos Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
4. Raul Perales Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
5. United South Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
6. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
7. Antonio Gonzalez Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
8. Lamar Middle
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1341 Students
9. Clark Middle
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United Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
10. Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78043, TX
The top elementary schools in 78043, 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. D D Hachar El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. J Kawas El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
6. San Isidro El
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United Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students
7. Santo Nino El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
8. Freedom El
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United Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
9. Ruiz El
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United Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
10. Milton El
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Laredo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 669 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78043, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78043, TX has a total population of 43,360 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78043, 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 78043, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78043, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78043, 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 78043, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78043, TX
How many schools are in 78043, TX?
78043, TX has 41 public schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 36,977 students in total.
How do schools in 78043 perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in 78043 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 78043 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78043?
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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