Best Schools in 78576, TX
78576, TX has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,172 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 78576 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78576, TX
The top high schools in 78576, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. Jimmy Carter Early College H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Grulla H S
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Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 761 Students
4. La Joya H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2775 Students
5. Hope Academy
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78576, TX
The top middle schools in 78576, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ann Richards Middle
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
2. Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
3. Cesar Chavez Middle
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
4. Dr Javier Saenz Middle
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
5. Grulla Middle
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Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78576, TX
The top elementary schools in 78576, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grulla El
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Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
2. Tabasco El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. John F Kennedy El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 683 Students
4. William J Clinton El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
5. Narciso Cavazos
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
6. Rosendo Benavides El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
7. Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
8. Corina Pena El
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
9. La Joya Isd Head Start Program
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 452 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78576, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78576, TX has a total population of 13,180 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 53%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78576, 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 78576, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78576, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78576, 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 78576, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78576, TX
How many schools are in 78576, TX?
78576, TX has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,172 students in total.
How do schools in 78576 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 78576 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 78576 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78576?
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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