Best Schools in 78549, TX
78549, TX has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,570 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 78549 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78549, TX
The top high schools in 78549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edinburg North H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2672 Students
2. Economedes H S
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2762 Students
3. Monte Alto H S
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Projected Test Scores
Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78549, TX
The top middle schools in 78549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Betty Harwell Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1453 Students
2. Jose Borrego Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78549, TX
The top elementary schools in 78549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brewster El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
2. Hargill El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Roberto Garate El
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Projected Test Scores
Monte Alto Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78549, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78549, TX has a total population of 1,014 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78549, 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 78549, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78549, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78549, 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 78549, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78549, TX
How many schools are in 78549, TX?
78549, TX has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,570 students in total.
How do schools in 78549 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 78549 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 78549 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78549?
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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