Best Schools in 78659, TX
78659, TX has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,085 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 78659 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78659, TX
The top high schools in 78659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Giddings H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
2. Lexington H S
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Smithville H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
4. Mcdade H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students
5. Bastrop H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78659, TX
The top middle schools in 78659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
2. Giddings Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Smithville J H
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Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
4. Bastrop Int
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 781 Students
5. Bastrop Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 929 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78659, TX
The top elementary schools in 78659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
2. Giddings Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 248 Students
3. Giddings El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 574 Students
4. Smithville El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 702 Students
5. Emile El
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
6. Mcdade El
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
7. Lost Pines El
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
8. Brown Pri
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Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 196 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
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 78659, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 78659, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78659, TX
How many schools are in 78659, TX?
78659, TX has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,085 students in total.
How do schools in 78659 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 78659 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 78659 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78659?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations