Best High Schools in 78542, TX

78542, TX has 10 high schools with 12,578 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 78542 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 78542 exceed expectations.

1. Robert R Vela H S

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2189 Students

2. Edinburg North H S

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2672 Students

3. Edinburg H S

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2433 Students

4. Idea Toros College Preparatory

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 243 Students

5. Juvenile Detention Ctr

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students

6. Economedes H S

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2762 Students

7. Donna North H S

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2091 Students

8. Lone Star H S South

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Texas Juvenile Justice Department • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

9. Hidalgo Co J J A E P

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 25 Students

Best Middle Schools in 78542, TX

78542, TX has 8 middle schools with 7,716 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 78542 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 78542 meet expectations.

1. South Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students

2. Elias Longoria Sr Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

3. Francisco Barrientes Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1215 Students

4. Memorial Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students

5. Betty Harwell Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1453 Students

6. Dora M Sauceda Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

7. Veterans Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 78542, TX

78542, TX has 22 elementary schools with 11,759 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 78542 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 78542 meet expectations.

1. Alfonso Ramirez El

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

2. Brewster El

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students

3. Escandon El

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students

4. Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

5. Dr Kay Teer Crawford El

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students

6. Truman El

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students

7. Lincoln El

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

8. John F Kennedy El

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

9. Cano-gonzalez El

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

10. San Carlos El

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 78542, TX

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

Community Factors

78542, TX has a total population of 83,443 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 78542, TX

32,053

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78542, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78542, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78542, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,811 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 78542, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations