Best Schools in 79563, TX
79563, TX has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,180 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 79563 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79563, TX
The top high schools in 79563, 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. Cooper H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79563, TX
The top middle schools in 79563, 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. Clack Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79563, TX
The top elementary schools in 79563, 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. Dyess El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79563, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79563, TX has a total population of 1,189 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79563, 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 79563, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79563, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79563, 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 79563, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79563, TX
How many schools are in 79563, TX?
79563, TX has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,180 students in total.
How do schools in 79563 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 79563 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 79563 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79563?
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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