Best Schools in 78503, TX
78503, TX has 26 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 20,156 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 78503 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78503, TX
The top high schools in 78503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sharyland H S
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
2. Mcallen H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2133 Students
3. Memorial H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
4. Valley View H S
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
5. Psja Southwest Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students
6. Hidalgo Early College H S
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78503, TX
The top middle schools in 78503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. B L Gray J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students
2. Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 11 • 507 Students
3. Valley View J H
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 483 Students
4. Brown Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
5. Kennedy Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
6. Travis Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
7. Diaz J H
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78503, TX
The top elementary schools in 78503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruben Hinojosa El
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
2. Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Valley View South El
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students
4. Aida C Escobar El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
5. Graciela Garcia El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
6. Fields El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
7. Geraldine Palmer El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
8. Idea Los Encinos Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 743 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 78503, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78503, TX has a total population of 23,604 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78503, 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 78503, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
58.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78503, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78503, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78503, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78503, TX
How many schools are in 78503, TX?
78503, TX has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 20,156 students in total.
How do schools in 78503 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 78503 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 78503 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78503?
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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