Best Schools in 79561, TX
79561, TX has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,512 students attend 79561, TX schools. On average, schools in 79561 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 79561 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 79561, TX
79561, TX has 3 high schools with 1,003 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 79561 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 79561 don't meet expectations.
1. Merkel H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Sweetwater H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79561, TX
79561, TX has 2 middle schools with 679 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 79561 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 79561 don't meet expectations.
1. Merkel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
2. Sweetwater Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79561, TX
79561, TX has 2 elementary schools with 830 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 79561 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 79561 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Merkel El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
2. Southeast El
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Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79561, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79561, TX has a total population of 694 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79561, 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 79561, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79561, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79561, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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