Best High Schools in 78659, TX

78659, TX has 5 high schools with 4,865 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 78659 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 78659 exceed expectations.

1. Giddings H S

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students

2. Lexington H S

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

3. Smithville H S

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students

4. Bastrop H S

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students

5. Mcdade H S

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students

6. Elgin H S

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elgin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1672 Students

Best Middle Schools in 78659, TX

78659, TX has 5 middle schools with 1,838 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 78659 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 78659 meet expectations.

1. Lexington Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students

2. Smithville J H

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students

3. Bastrop Int

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 781 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 78659, TX

78659, TX has 6 elementary schools with 3,474 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 78659 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 78659 meet expectations.

1. Lexington El

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students

2. Smithville El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 702 Students

3. Giddings Int

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 248 Students

4. Mcdade El

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students

5. Emile El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 803 Students

6. Giddings El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Giddings Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 574 Students

7. Lost Pines El

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 696 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 78659, TX

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

78659, TX has a total population of 3,760 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 78659, TX

10,177

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78659, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78659, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78659, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,155 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 78659, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations