Best High Schools in 78557, TX

High schools
3
Students
3,945
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 78557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Valley View H S

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students

2. Psja Southwest Early College H S

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students

3. Hidalgo Early College H S

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students

Best Middle Schools in 78557, TX

Middle schools
4
Students
2,194
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 78557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Valley View J H

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 483 Students

2. Kennedy Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

3. Jaime Escalante Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students

4. Diaz J H

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 78557, TX

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,761
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 78557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hidalgo El

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

2. Valley View El

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students

3. Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

4. Valley View South El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students

5. Wilbur E Lucas El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 468 Students

6. Graciela Garcia El

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

7. Carmen Anaya El

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 78557, TX

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

Community Factors

78557, TX has a total population of 13,976 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 78557, TX

9,463

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78557, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

42.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78557, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78557, TX.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,565 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 78557, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 78557, TX

How many schools are in 78557, TX?

78557, TX has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,463 students in total.

How do schools in 78557 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 78557 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 78557 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78557?

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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