Best Schools in 78596, TX
78596, TX has 35 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 25,607 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 78596 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78596, TX
The top high schools in 78596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Weslaco H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students
3. South Palm Gardens H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students
4. Donna H S
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 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. Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College H S
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
9. Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 12 • 84 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78596, TX
The top middle schools in 78596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
2. A P Solis Middle
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
3. Beatriz G Garza Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. Dorothy Thompson Middle
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Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
5. Armando Cuellar Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
6. Mary Hoge Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
7. David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 288 Students
8. Carlos Truan J H
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78596, TX
The top elementary schools in 78596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1075 Students
2. Sam Houston El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students
3. Cleckler/heald El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 Students
4. Raul A Gonzalez Jr El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
5. Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 838 Students
6. North Bridge El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
7. Dr R E Margo El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 914 Students
8. Progreso El
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Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
9. A N Rico El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 763 Students
10. C Stainke El
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78596, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78596, TX has a total population of 43,217 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78596, 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 78596, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78596, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78596, 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 78596, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78596, TX
How many schools are in 78596, TX?
78596, TX has 35 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 25,607 students in total.
How do schools in 78596 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 78596 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 78596 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78596?
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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