Best Schools in 79766, TX
79766, TX has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,671 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 79766 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79766, TX
The top high schools in 79766, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crane H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crane Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
2. Permian H S
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3978 Students
3. Midland H S
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2492 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79766, TX
The top middle schools in 79766, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nimitz Middle
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1303 Students
2. Crane Middle
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Crane Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
3. Goddard J H
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1024 Students
4. Bonham Middle
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79766, TX
The top elementary schools in 79766, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L B Johnson El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
2. Scharbauer El
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Midland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 696 Students
3. El Magnet At Blackshear
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
4. El Magnet At Zavala
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
5. Gonzales El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
6. Crane El
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Crane Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
7. Lauro Cavazos El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79766, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79766, TX has a total population of 9,696 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79766, 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 79766, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79766, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79766, 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 79766, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79766, TX
How many schools are in 79766, TX?
79766, TX has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,671 students in total.
How do schools in 79766 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 79766 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 79766 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79766?
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: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations