Best Schools in 79605, TX
79605, TX has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,886 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 79605 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79605, TX
The top high schools in 79605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abilene H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
2. Merkel H S
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
3. Premier H S Of Abilene
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
4. Cooper H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79605, TX
The top middle schools in 79605, 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. Craig Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
3. Mann Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
4. Madison Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students
5. Clack Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79605, TX
The top elementary schools in 79605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin El
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
2. Merkel El
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
3. Dyess El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
4. Bassetti El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
5. Alcorta El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
6. Bonham El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
7. Bowie El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
8. Kenley School
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Projected Test Scores
Kenley School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 39 Students
9. Cornerstone Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Cornerstone Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 40 Students
10. St Johns Episcopal School
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St Johns Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79605, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79605, TX has a total population of 30,076 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79605, 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 79605, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79605, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79605, 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 79605, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79605, TX
How many schools are in 79605, TX?
79605, TX has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,886 students in total.
How do schools in 79605 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 79605 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 79605 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79605?
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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