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Harlingen CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 17,034 students in Harlingen CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
17,034 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,192 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked #704 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#702 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16,044 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
53%
# Black Students
87 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
760 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,056
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,023
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,159
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,077
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,133
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,143
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,225
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,245
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,297
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,267
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,535
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,354
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,288
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,232
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,819 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,591 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$235 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$232 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,819
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,591
$14,148
Best Harlingen CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #33.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Rank: #99.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Rank: #1010.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1111.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1313.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1414.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1616.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1717.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Grades: 9
| 1,188 students
Rank: #1818.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2020.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #2121.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2222.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #2323.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #2424.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2525.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2626.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,571 students
Rank: #2727.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #2929.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,942 students
Rank: #3030.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District manages 31 public schools serving 17,034 students.
What is the rank of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District is ranked #704 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen CISD School District?
94% of Harlingen CISD School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harlingen CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,591 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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