Best Schools in 79036, TX
79036, TX has 24 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,481 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 79036 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79036, TX
The top high schools in 79036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panhandle H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
2. Highland Park H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 228 Students
3. Borger H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
4. Dumas H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dumas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
5. Bushland H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
6. West Texas Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plemons-stinnett-phillips Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 308 Students
7. Sanford-fritch H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford-fritch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 216 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79036, TX
The top middle schools in 79036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panhandle J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
2. Bushland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
3. Highland Park Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
4. Borger Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Borger Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 335 Students
6. Sanford-fritch J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford-fritch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 163 Students
7. Dumas Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 595 Students
8. Dumas J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79036, TX
The top elementary schools in 79036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panhandle El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
2. West Texas El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plemons-stinnett-phillips Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
3. Sanford-fritch El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford-fritch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
4. Crockett El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 339 Students
5. Highland Park El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
6. Cactus El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dumas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
7. Bushland El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bushland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 534 Students
8. Gateway El
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Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 372 Students
9. Paul Belton El
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Projected Test Scores
Borger Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79036, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79036, TX has a total population of 4,658 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79036, 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 79036, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79036, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79036, 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 79036, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79036, TX
How many schools are in 79036, TX?
79036, TX has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,481 students in total.
How do schools in 79036 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 79036 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 79036 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79036?
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: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations