For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,250 students in 78861, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX are Newell E Woolls Intermediate School and Mcdowell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78861 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78861, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78861, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Grades: 3-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
78861, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Grades: 8-10
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX include Newell E Woolls Intermediate School and Mcdowell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78861?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78861.
What is the racial composition of students in 78861?
78861 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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