Best Schools in 78537, TX
78537, TX has 31 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 25,330 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 78537 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78537, TX
The top high schools in 78537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weslaco H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students
2. Idea College Prep
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 725 Students
3. Donna H S
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
4. Economedes H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2762 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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Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2091 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78537, TX
The top middle schools in 78537, 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. Memorial Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
3. Beatriz G Garza Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. W A Todd Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
5. Diaz J H
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
6. Veterans Middle
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
7. Dora M Sauceda Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78537, TX
The top elementary schools in 78537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jc Kelly El
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Projected Test Scores
Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
2. Hidalgo Park El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. C Stainke El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
4. Capt D Salinas Ii El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
5. Julian S Adame
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Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
6. Eloy Garza Salazar El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
7. Le Noir El
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Projected Test Scores
Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
8. Idea Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 803 Students
9. A M Ochoa El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
10. John F Kennedy El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78537, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78537, TX has a total population of 51,399 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 56%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78537, 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 78537, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78537, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78537, 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 78537, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78537, TX
How many schools are in 78537, TX?
78537, TX has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 25,330 students in total.
How do schools in 78537 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 78537 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 78537 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78537?
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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