Best Schools in 79245, TX
79245, TX has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,282 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 79245 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79245, TX
The top high schools in 79245, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington H S
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Wellington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Memphis H S
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Memphis Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Childress H S
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Childress Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79245, TX
The top middle schools in 79245, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington J H
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Projected Test Scores
Wellington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Childress J H
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Childress Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
3. Memphis Middle
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Memphis Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79245, TX
The top elementary schools in 79245, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin El
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Memphis Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students
2. Wellington El
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Wellington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
3. Childress El
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Childress Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
4. Travis El
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Memphis Isd • Public • Grades Pre K • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79245, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79245, TX has a total population of 2,196 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79245, 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 79245, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79245, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79245, 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 79245, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79245, TX
How many schools are in 79245, TX?
79245, TX has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,282 students in total.
How do schools in 79245 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 79245 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 79245 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79245?
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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