Best Schools in 78516, TX
78516, TX has 28 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 22,947 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 78516 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78516, TX
The top high schools in 78516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Psja Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2459 Students
2. Idea College Preparatory Alamo
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 736 Students
3. Psja Memorial Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
4. Donna H S
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
5. Hidalgo Early College H S
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
6. Donna North H S
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2091 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78516, TX
The top middle schools in 78516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A P Solis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
2. Austin Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
3. Audie Murphy Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
4. Alamo Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
5. Diaz J H
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
6. Dora M Sauceda Middle
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78516, TX
The top elementary schools in 78516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jc Kelly El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
2. Alfred Sorensen El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. Augusto Guerra El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
4. John Mckeever El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
5. Santos Livas El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
6. Marcia R Garza
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
7. Capt D Salinas Ii El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
8. Eloy Garza Salazar El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
9. Idea Academy Alamo
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 803 Students
10. J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78516, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78516, TX has a total population of 35,584 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 57%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78516, 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 78516, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78516, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78516, 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 78516, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78516, TX
How many schools are in 78516, TX?
78516, TX has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 22,947 students in total.
How do schools in 78516 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 78516 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 78516 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78516?
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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