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Best Schools in 78520, TX
78520, TX has 47 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 26 elementary) serving 35,206 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 78520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78520, TX
The top high schools in 78520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsville Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Idea Riverview College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 787 Students
3. Los Fresnos H S
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students
4. Veterans Memorial Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students
5. South Texas Isd Medical Professions
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
6. Hanna Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2246 Students
7. Pace Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
8. Porter Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students
9. Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
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Triumph Public High Schools-rio Grande Valley • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
10. San Benito H S
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San Benito Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78520, TX
The top middle schools in 78520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stillman Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1095 Students
2. Manzano Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
3. Resaca Middle
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
4. Oliveira Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
5. Vela Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
6. Faulk Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
7. San Benito Riverside Middle
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San Benito Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
8. Stell Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78520, TX
The top elementary schools in 78520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paredes El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
2. Pullam El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 841 Students
3. Bryss Academy
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Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students
4. Benavides El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 882 Students
5. Ortiz El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
6. Villareal El
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
7. Idea Riverview Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 830 Students
8. Yturria El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
9. La Encantada El
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San Benito Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
10. Sharp El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78520, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78520, TX has a total population of 64,962 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78520, 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 78520, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78520, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78520, 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 78520, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78520, TX
How many schools are in 78520, TX?
78520, TX has 47 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 35,206 students in total.
How do schools in 78520 perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in 78520 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 78520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78520?
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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