For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 968 students in 79347, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX are Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79347 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79347, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79347, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Grades: 3-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79347, TX include Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79347?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79347.
What is the racial composition of students in 79347?
79347 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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