Best Schools in 79079, TX
79079, TX has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,628 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 79079 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79079, TX
The top high schools in 79079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Shamrock H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamrock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 111 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79079, TX
The top middle schools in 79079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Shamrock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamrock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79079, TX
The top elementary schools in 79079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
2. Shamrock El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamrock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79079, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79079, TX has a total population of 2,443 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79079, 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 79079, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79079, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79079, 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 79079, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79079, TX
How many schools are in 79079, TX?
79079, TX has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,628 students in total.
How do schools in 79079 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 79079 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 79079 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79079?
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: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations