Best Schools in 79705, TX
79705, TX has 32 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 22,371 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 79705 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79705, TX
The top high schools in 79705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College H S At Midland College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Greenwood H S
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Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
3. Stanton H S
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Projected Test Scores
Stanton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
4. Legacy H S
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students
5. Midland H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2492 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79705, TX
The top middle schools in 79705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Jacinto J H
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
2. Stanton Middle
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Stanton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students
3. James R Brooks Middle
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Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
4. Abell J H
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1095 Students
5. Goddard J H
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1024 Students
6. Alamo J H
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
7. Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79705, TX
The top elementary schools in 79705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barbara Fasken El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 886 Students
2. Parker El
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 567 Students
3. Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 469 Students
4. Stanton El
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Stanton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
5. Santa Rita El
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 596 Students
6. Greenwood Int
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Projected Test Scores
Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 781 Students
7. General Tommy Franks El
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 825 Students
8. Fannin El
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 603 Students
9. Emerson El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
10. Pease Communications/technology Academy
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 498 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79705, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79705, TX has a total population of 44,385 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79705, 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 79705, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79705, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79705, 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 79705, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79705, TX
How many schools are in 79705, TX?
79705, TX has 32 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 22,371 students in total.
How do schools in 79705 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 79705 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 79705 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79705?
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: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations