Best Schools in 78539, TX
78539, TX has 31 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 25,770 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 78539 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78539, TX
The top high schools in 78539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd World Scholars
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
2. Robert R Vela H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
3. Memorial H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
4. Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
5. Edinburg North H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2672 Students
6. Edinburg H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78539, TX
The top middle schools in 78539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Cathey Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
3. South Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students
4. Francisco Barrientes Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1215 Students
5. Memorial Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
6. Elias Longoria Sr Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
7. B L Garza Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1056 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78539, TX
The top elementary schools in 78539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
2. Gonzalez El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
3. Canterbury El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
4. Jefferson Elem
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
5. Freddy Gonzalez El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
6. Trevino El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
7. Alfonso Ramirez El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
8. Escandon El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
9. De La Vina El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
10. L B Johnson El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78539, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78539, TX has a total population of 38,051 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78539, 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 78539, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78539, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78539, 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 78539, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78539, TX
How many schools are in 78539, TX?
78539, TX has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 25,770 students in total.
How do schools in 78539 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 78539 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 78539 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78539?
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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