Best Schools in 78538, TX
78538, TX has 27 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,898 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 78538 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78538, TX
The top high schools in 78538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Villa Early College H S
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La Villa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Economedes H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2762 Students
3. Weslaco East H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2004 Students
4. Monte Alto H S
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Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
5. Edcouch-elsa H S
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
6. Lyford H S
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Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78538, TX
The top middle schools in 78538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idea Elsa College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 532 Students
2. Betty Harwell Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1453 Students
3. Mary Hoge Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
4. David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 288 Students
5. Jose Borrego Middle
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Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Carlos Truan J H
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
7. La Villa Middle
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La Villa Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
8. Lyford Middle
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Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78538, TX
The top elementary schools in 78538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Raul A Gonzalez Jr El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
2. Idea Elsa Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 805 Students
3. Villarreal El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
4. Hargill El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
5. John F Kennedy El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
6. Roberto Garate El
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Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
7. L B J El
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
8. Lyford El
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Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
9. Ruben C Rodriguez El
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
10. Santiago Garcia El
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78538, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78538, TX has a total population of 12,603 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78538, 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 78538, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78538, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78538, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78538, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78538, TX
How many schools are in 78538, TX?
78538, TX has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,898 students in total.
How do schools in 78538 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 78538 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 78538 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78538?
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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations