Best Schools in 78570, TX
78570, TX has 35 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,863 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 78570 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78570, TX
The top high schools in 78570, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd Science Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
2. Mercedes Early College Academy
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
3. South Texas Isd Health Professions
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
4. La Villa Early College H S
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La Villa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
5. Weslaco East H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2004 Students
6. Progreso H S
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Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
7. Edcouch-elsa H S
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
8. Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes
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Triumph Public High Schools-rio Grande Valley • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students
9. Mercedes H S
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
10. Mercedes Academic Academy
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78570, TX
The top middle schools in 78570, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
2. Dorothy Thompson Middle
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Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
3. Armando Cuellar Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
4. Mary Hoge Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
5. David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 288 Students
6. Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 563 Students
7. Carlos Truan J H
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
8. Sgt William G Harrell Middle
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
9. La Villa Middle
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La Villa Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78570, TX
The top elementary schools in 78570, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Raul A Gonzalez Jr El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
2. Ruben Hinojosa El
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. North Bridge El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
4. Dr R E Margo El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 914 Students
5. Progreso El
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Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
6. A N Rico El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 763 Students
7. Pfc Mario Ybarra El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
8. Travis El
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
9. Airport El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 792 Students
10. Taylor El
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Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78570, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78570, TX has a total population of 33,140 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78570, 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 78570, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78570, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78570, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78570, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78570, TX
How many schools are in 78570, TX?
78570, TX has 35 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,863 students in total.
How do schools in 78570 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 78570 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 78570 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78570?
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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