Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79707

The 79707 zip code area in Midland, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Midland Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 649 out of 968 in Texas and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.

Barbara Fasken Elementary and Greathouse Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools, with 4-star and 3-star ratings respectively from SchoolDigger. These schools boast strong test scores, particularly in mathematics, with over 50% of students proficient or better in several grade levels. In contrast, Scharbauer Elementary struggles significantly, with much lower proficiency rates.

At the middle school level, Abell J.H. stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 88% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. However, the lone high school in the area, Legacy High School, has relatively low proficiency rates on the STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I (3% proficient) and English I Reading (7% proficient), suggesting room for improvement at the secondary level.