Best High Schools in Starr County, TX

Starr County, TX has 7 high schools with 5,408 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 Starr County score 29% 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 Starr County exceed expectations.

1. Preparatory For Early College H S

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students

2. Roma H S

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students

3. Rio Grande City H S

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students

4. San Isidro H S

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Isidro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

5. Grulla H S

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students

Best Middle Schools in Starr County, TX

Starr County, TX has 6 middle schools with 3,499 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 Starr County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Starr County meet expectations.

1. Veterans Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students

2. Ramiro Barrera Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students

3. Roma Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

4. Ringgold Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students

5. Grulla Middle

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Starr County, TX

Starr County, TX has 16 elementary schools with 8,311 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 Starr County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Starr County meet expectations.

1. Emma Vera El

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students

2. Florence J Scott El

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

3. Roel A & Celia R Saenz El

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

4. San Isidro El

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Isidro Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students

5. Veterans Memorial El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students

6. Rt Barrera El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

7. Idea Rio Grande City Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students

8. Delia Gonzalez Garcia El

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

9. Grulla El

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

10. Alberto And Celia Barrera El

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Starr County, TX

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

Community Factors

Starr County, TX has a total population of 65,920 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Starr County, TX

17,218

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Starr County, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

42.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

34.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Starr County, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,445 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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