Best Schools in Desert, TX
Desert, TX has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,496 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Desert don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desert, TX
The top high schools in Desert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trenton H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
2. Whitewright H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
3. Blue Ridge H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desert, TX
The top middle schools in Desert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewright Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students
2. Blue Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
3. Trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 192 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desert, TX
The top elementary schools in Desert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewright El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Trenton El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
3. Blue Ridge El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desert, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desert, TX has a total population of 424 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desert, 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 Desert, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desert, 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 Desert, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desert, TX
How many schools are in Desert, TX?
Desert, TX has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,496 students in total.
How do schools in Desert perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Desert score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Desert don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desert?
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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