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Best Schools in 78521, TX
78521, TX has 44 public schools (8 high, 10 middle, 26 elementary) serving 33,049 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 78521 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78521, TX
The top high schools in 78521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Fresnos H S
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students
2. Hanna Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2246 Students
3. Idea Frontier College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 759 Students
4. Porter Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students
5. Lopez Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1831 Students
6. Rivera Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2254 Students
7. Port Isabel H S
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Point Isabel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students
8. Premier H S Of Brownsville
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78521, TX
The top middle schools in 78521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Resaca Middle
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
2. Lucio Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
3. Idea Robindale College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 11 • 487 Students
4. Besteiro Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
5. Oliveira Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
6. Vela Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
7. Faulk Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
8. Garcia Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
9. Perkins Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
10. Port Isabel J H
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Point Isabel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78521, TX
The top elementary schools in 78521, 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. Rancho Verde El
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
3. Gonzalez El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
4. Pena El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
5. Hudson El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
6. Derry El
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Point Isabel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
7. Brite El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
8. Idea Frontier Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 818 Students
9. Champion El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
10. Martin El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78521, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78521, TX has a total population of 88,682 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78521, 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 78521, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78521, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78521, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78521, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78521, TX
How many schools are in 78521, TX?
78521, TX has 44 public schools: 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 33,049 students in total.
How do schools in 78521 perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in 78521 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 78521 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78521?
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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