Best Schools in 79706, TX
79706, TX has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 17,479 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 79706 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79706, TX
The top high schools in 79706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood H S
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Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
2. Legacy H S
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students
3. Midland H S
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2492 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79706, TX
The top middle schools in 79706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James R Brooks Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
2. Abell J H
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1095 Students
3. Goddard J H
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1024 Students
4. Alamo J H
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79706, TX
The top elementary schools in 79706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barbara Fasken El
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 886 Students
2. Barbara Yarbrough El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 750 Students
3. Greenwood Int
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Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 781 Students
4. Scharbauer El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 696 Students
5. Henderson El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 491 Students
6. Idea Travis Academy
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 10 • 1041 Students
7. Burnet El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 500 Students
8. Ralph Bunche El
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 974 Students
9. De Zavala El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 703 Students
10. Greenwood El
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Greenwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 795 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79706, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79706, TX has a total population of 31,121 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79706, 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 79706, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79706, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79706, 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 79706, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79706, TX
How many schools are in 79706, TX?
79706, TX has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 17,479 students in total.
How do schools in 79706 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 79706 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 79706 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79706?
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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