Best Schools in 78159, TX
78159, TX has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,500 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 78159 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78159, TX
The top high schools in 78159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gonzales H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
2. Nixon-smiley H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
3. Marion Alternative Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 11 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78159, TX
The top middle schools in 78159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nixon-smiley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Gonzales J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
3. Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 4 - 10 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78159, TX
The top elementary schools in 78159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nixon Smiley El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
2. Gonzales North Avenue
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 549 Students
3. Gonzales El
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78159, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78159, TX has a total population of 813 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78159, 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 78159, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78159, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78159, 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 78159, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78159, TX
How many schools are in 78159, TX?
78159, TX has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,500 students in total.
How do schools in 78159 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 78159 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 78159 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78159?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations