Best Schools in 79603, TX
79603, TX has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,648 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 79603 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79603, TX
The top high schools in 79603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie H S
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students
2. Abilene H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
3. Merkel H S
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
4. Cooper H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79603, TX
The top middle schools in 79603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie West J H
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Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 972 Students
2. Merkel Middle
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
3. Craig Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
4. Mann Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
5. Clack Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79603, TX
The top elementary schools in 79603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie West Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 459 Students
2. Merkel El
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
3. Stafford El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
4. Dyess El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
5. Purcell El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
6. Martinez El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
7. Ortiz El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
8. Wylie West El
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79603, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79603, TX has a total population of 23,928 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79603, 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 79603, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79603, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79603, 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 79603, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79603, TX
How many schools are in 79603, TX?
79603, TX has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,648 students in total.
How do schools in 79603 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 79603 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 79603 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79603?
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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