Best High Schools in Penitas, TX

Penitas, TX has 2 high schools with 3,014 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 Penitas score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Penitas meet expectations.

1. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students

2. Weslaco H S

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students

Best Middle Schools in Penitas, TX

Penitas, TX has 4 middle schools with 2,901 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 Penitas score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Penitas meet expectations.

1. Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students

2. Cesar Chavez Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

3. Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

4. Dr Javier Saenz Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Penitas, TX

Penitas, TX has 6 elementary schools with 3,965 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 Penitas score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Penitas exceed expectations.

1. Memorial El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1075 Students

2. William J Clinton El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

3. John F Kennedy El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 683 Students

4. Tabasco El

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

5. Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola El

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students

6. Corina Pena El

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Joya Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Penitas, TX

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

Community Factors

Penitas, TX has a total population of 9,026 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 55%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Penitas, TX

9,880

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Penitas, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penitas, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,525 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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