Best High Schools in 78526, TX

High schools
7
Students
11,864
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 78526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Los Fresnos H S

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students

2. Veterans Memorial Early College H S

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students

3. Idea Brownsville College Preparatory

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 762 Students

4. Hanna Early College H S

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2246 Students

5. Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Public Schools - South Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 552 Students

6. Rivera Early College H S

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2254 Students

7. Port Isabel H S

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Point Isabel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students

Best Middle Schools in 78526, TX

Middle schools
8
Students
6,090
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 78526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stillman Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1095 Students

2. Los Cuates Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students

3. Resaca Middle

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students

4. Oliveira Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students

5. Vela Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students

6. Garcia Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students

7. Perkins Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

8. Port Isabel J H

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Point Isabel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 78526, TX

Elementary schools
17
Students
9,516
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 78526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Paredes El

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students

2. Pullam El

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 841 Students

3. Rancho Verde El

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students

4. Olmito El

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

5. Burns El

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students

6. Lopez-riggins El

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

7. Pena El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students

8. Hudson El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students

9. Villareal El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students

10. Breeden El

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 78526, TX

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

78526, TX has a total population of 52,998 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 78526, TX

28,480

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78526, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78526, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78526, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,438 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 78526, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 78526, TX

How many schools are in 78526, TX?

78526, TX has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 28,480 students in total.

How do schools in 78526 perform on state tests?

On average, 33 schools in 78526 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 78526 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78526?

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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