Summary:
The 78541 zip code in Edinburg, TX, is home to nine schools serving elementary through high school grades, split between the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the Idea Public Schools charter network, with a third specialized district operating a single alternative campus.
Two schools stand out for exceptional performance. Brewster Elementary is the top-ranked elementary school in the area, placing in the 72nd percentile statewide. It achieves remarkable proficiency rates—including 80% in 4th Grade Reading and 84% in 4th Grade Math—despite serving a population where nearly 70% of students are economically disadvantaged. Its success correlates with the highest per-student spending ($15,597) and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (11.8:1) in the area. At the high school level, Idea Quest College Preparatory is a powerhouse, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide with standout scores like 92.5% in English II Reading and 85.19% in U.S. History. In contrast, Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) is a specialized juvenile justice campus ranking in the bottom 2% of Texas high schools, with critically low test scores that reflect its unique mission rather than traditional school performance.
A key finding is the "Idea Paradox": the network's two "College Preparatory" high schools (Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Idea Quest College Prep) are the highest-performing secondary schools, while its elementary academies (Idea Edinburg Academy and Idea Quest Academy) lag behind. Middle school math is a universal weakness, with 7th Grade proficiency rates below 43% at all schools. Graduation rates are strong, with Idea Edinburg College Prep achieving 98.8% and a dropout rate of just 0.4%. Overall, Brewster Elementary and Idea Quest College Preparatory are the clear standouts for families seeking top academic performance in this area.
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