Best High Schools in 78242, TX

78242, TX has 7 high schools with 6,557 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 78242 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 78242 exceed expectations.

1. Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/sr H S

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lackland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 379 Students

2. South San Antonio H S

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1786 Students

3. Southwest H S

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2152 Students

4. John F Kennedy H S

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgewood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students

5. South San Antonio H S - West Campus

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students

6. Burleson Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Edgewood Isd • Charter • Grades 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in 78242, TX

78242, TX has 5 middle schools with 3,400 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 78242 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 78242 meet expectations.

1. Francis R Scobee Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students

2. Ronald E Mcnair Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students

3. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

4. Brentwood Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgewood Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

5. Alan B Shepard Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 78242, TX

78242, TX has 11 elementary schools with 5,256 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 78242 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 78242 meet expectations.

1. Lackland El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lackland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students

2. Sky Harbour El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students

3. Medio Creek El

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students

4. Sun Valley El

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students

5. Hidden Cove Steam Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 521 Students

6. Idea Brackenridge Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students

7. Indian Creek El

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

8. Frank Madla El

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

9. Five Palms El

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

10. Neil Armstrong El

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 78242, TX

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

78242, TX has a total population of 33,710 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 78242, TX

15,213

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78242, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

30.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78242, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78242, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,545 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 78242, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
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