Best Schools in 79606, TX
79606, TX has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,003 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 79606 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79606, TX
The top high schools in 79606, 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. Jim Ned H S
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Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. Abilene H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
4. Merkel H S
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
5. Cooper H S
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79606, TX
The top middle schools in 79606, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jim Ned Middle
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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. Merkel Middle
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
4. Mann Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
5. Madison Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students
6. Clack Middle
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79606, TX
The top elementary schools in 79606, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Gap El
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Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 394 Students
2. Wylie West Int
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 459 Students
3. Austin El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
4. Merkel El
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Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
5. Ward El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students
6. Dyess El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
7. Bassetti El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
8. Alcorta El
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Abilene Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
9. Wylie West El
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 428 Students
10. Wylie West Early Childhood Center
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K • 421 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79606, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79606, TX has a total population of 28,049 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79606, 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 79606, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79606, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79606, 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 79606, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79606, TX
How many schools are in 79606, TX?
79606, TX has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,003 students in total.
How do schools in 79606 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 79606 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 79606 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79606?
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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