Best Schools in 78577, TX
78577, TX has 49 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 26 elementary) serving 35,277 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 78577 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78577, TX
The top high schools in 78577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
2. Psja North Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2176 Students
3. Psja Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2459 Students
4. Idea College Preparatory Pharr
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 771 Students
5. Memorial H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
6. Valley View H S
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
7. Psja Southwest Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students
8. Hidalgo Early College H S
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
9. Buell Central Daep
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 121 Students
10. Psja Sonia M Sotomayor H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78577, TX
The top middle schools in 78577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cathey Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
2. Valley View J H
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 483 Students
3. Austin Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
4. Lyndon B Johnson Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
5. Kennedy Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
6. Liberty Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
7. Jaime Escalante Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
8. Idea Owassa College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 529 Students
9. R Yzaguirre Middle
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
10. Diaz J H
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78577, TX
The top elementary schools in 78577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jc Kelly El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
2. Hidalgo Park El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Valley View El
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
4. Berta S Palacios El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
5. Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Valley View South El
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students
7. Cesar Chavez El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
8. Aida C Escobar El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
9. Graciela Garcia El
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
10. Idea Owassa Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78577, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78577, TX has a total population of 80,261 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78577, 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 78577, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78577, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78577, 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 78577, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78577, TX
How many schools are in 78577, TX?
78577, TX has 49 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 35,277 students in total.
How do schools in 78577 perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in 78577 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 78577 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78577?
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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