Best Schools in 78599, TX
78599, TX has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 21,229 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 78599 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78599, TX
The top high schools in 78599, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weslaco H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students
2. Idea College Prep Weslaco
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 762 Students
3. Donna H S
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
4. Premier H S Of Weslaco
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Weslaco East H S
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Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2004 Students
6. Edcouch-elsa H S
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78599, TX
The top middle schools in 78599, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beatriz G Garza Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. W A Todd Middle
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Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 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. Carlos Truan J H
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78599, TX
The top elementary schools in 78599, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleckler/heald El
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Projected Test Scores
Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 Students
2. Raul A Gonzalez Jr El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 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. A N Rico El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 763 Students
6. Idea Academy Weslaco
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 697 Students
7. Pfc Mario Ybarra El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
8. Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
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Horizon Montessori Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 345 Students
9. Airport El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 792 Students
10. L B J El
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Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78599, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78599, TX has a total population of 26,021 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78599, 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 78599, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78599, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78599, 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 78599, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78599, TX
How many schools are in 78599, TX?
78599, TX has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 21,229 students in total.
How do schools in 78599 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 78599 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 78599 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78599?
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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- Projected: 24%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations