Best High Schools in Cameron County, TX

Cameron County, TX has 53 high schools with 33,253 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cameron County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cameron County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brownsville Early College H S

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students

2. Harlingen School Of Health Professions

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 376 Students

3. Harlingen Collegiate H S

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students

4. South Texas Isd Medical Professions

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

5. Veterans Memorial Early College H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students

6. Los Fresnos H S

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students

7. Idea Brownsville College Preparatory

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 762 Students

8. Idea College Preparatory San Benito

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 767 Students

9. Idea Riverview College Preparatory

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 787 Students

10. La Feria H S

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Feria Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 909 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cameron County, TX

Cameron County, TX has 31 middle schools with 19,780 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cameron County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cameron County exceed expectations.

1. South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students

2. Resaca Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students

3. Liberty Memorial Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students

4. Los Cuates Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students

5. Stillman Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1095 Students

6. Manzano Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students

7. Memorial Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

8. Coakley Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

9. Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students

10. Idea Robindale College Preparatory

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 487 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cameron County, TX

Cameron County, TX has 105 elementary schools with 47,835 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cameron County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cameron County exceed expectations.

1. Ortiz El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students

2. Rancho Verde El

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students

3. Olmito El

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

4. Lee H Means El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

5. Los Fresnos El

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

6. Paredes El

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students

7. Idea Brownsville Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 700 Students

8. Laureles El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students

9. Palmer-laakso El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

10. Idea Riverview Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 830 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cameron County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cameron County, TX has a total population of 421,017 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cameron County, TX

101,878

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cameron County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

34.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cameron County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cameron County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,702 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cameron County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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