Best Schools in 78550, TX
78550, TX has 42 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 22,918 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 78550 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78550, TX
The top high schools in 78550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlingen Collegiate H S
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Harlingen School Of Health Professions
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 376 Students
3. Harlingen H S - South
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
4. Harlingen H S
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1942 Students
5. Rio Hondo H S
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Rio Hondo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
6. Lyford H S
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Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
7. San Benito H S
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San Benito Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students
8. Secondary Alter Ctr
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78550, TX
The top middle schools in 78550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moises Vela Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Memorial Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
3. Gutierrez Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
4. Vernon Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
5. Berta Cabaza Middle
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San Benito Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
6. Coakley Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
7. Rio Hondo Middle
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Rio Hondo Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 488 Students
8. Lyford Middle
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Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78550, TX
The top elementary schools in 78550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee H Means El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
2. Bowie El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
3. Dishman El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
4. Wilson El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. Ben Milam El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
6. Long El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. Austin El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
8. Bonham El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
9. Treasure Hills El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
10. Crockett El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78550, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78550, TX has a total population of 55,556 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78550, 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 78550, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78550, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78550, 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 78550, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78550, TX
How many schools are in 78550, TX?
78550, TX has 42 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 22,918 students in total.
How do schools in 78550 perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in 78550 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 78550 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78550?
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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