Best Schools in 78501, TX
78501, TX has 45 public schools (12 high, 11 middle, 22 elementary) serving 33,390 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 78501 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78501, TX
The top high schools in 78501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Achieve Early College H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
2. Sharyland H S
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
3. Rowe H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1944 Students
4. Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 773 Students
5. Psja North Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2176 Students
6. Sharyland Pioneer H S
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1471 Students
7. Mcallen H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2133 Students
8. Memorial H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
9. Psja Southwest Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students
10. Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
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Triumph Public High Schools-rio Grande Valley • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78501, TX
The top middle schools in 78501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1016 Students
2. Michael E Fossum Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. B L Gray J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students
4. Sharyland North J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 806 Students
5. Cathey Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
6. Brown Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
7. De Leon Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
8. Lyndon B Johnson Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
9. Kennedy Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
10. Liberty Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78501, TX
The top elementary schools in 78501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thigpen-zavala El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
2. Castaneda El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
3. Milam El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 755 Students
4. Seguin El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
5. Aida C Escobar El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
6. Fields El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
7. Allen & William Arnold El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
8. Donna Wernecke El
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 697 Students
9. Romulo D Martinez El
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 537 Students
10. Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78501, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78501, TX has a total population of 60,705 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78501, 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 78501, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78501, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78501, 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 78501, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78501, TX
How many schools are in 78501, TX?
78501, TX has 45 public schools: 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 33,390 students in total.
How do schools in 78501 perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in 78501 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 78501 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78501?
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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