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Best Schools in 79561, TX
79561, TX has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,291 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 79561 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79561, TX
The top high schools in 79561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merkel H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Sweetwater H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79561, TX
The top middle schools in 79561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merkel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
2. Sweetwater Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79561, TX
The top elementary schools in 79561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merkel El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
2. Sweetwater Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 389 Students
3. Southeast El
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 265 Students
4. East Ridge El
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 238 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 79561, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79561, TX
How many schools are in 79561, TX?
79561, TX has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,291 students in total.
How do schools in 79561 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 79561 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 79561 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79561?
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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations