Best Schools in 79562, TX
79562, TX has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,403 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 79562 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79562, TX
The top high schools in 79562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie H S
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Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students
2. Jim Ned H S
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Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. Merkel H S
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79562, TX
The top middle schools in 79562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jim Ned Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Wylie West J H
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 972 Students
3. Wylie East J H
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Merkel Middle
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79562, TX
The top elementary schools in 79562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawn El
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Projected Test Scores
Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 400 Students
2. Buffalo Gap El
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Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 394 Students
3. Wylie West Int
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 459 Students
4. Wylie East El
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 789 Students
5. Merkel El
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
6. Wylie West El
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79562, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79562, TX has a total population of 5,322 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79562, 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 79562, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79562, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79562, 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 79562, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79562, TX
How many schools are in 79562, TX?
79562, TX has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,403 students in total.
How do schools in 79562 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 79562 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 79562 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79562?
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: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations