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Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,826 students in Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
9 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,826 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
352 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District, which is ranked #822 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#831 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,282 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
53%
# Black Students
202 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
210 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
4%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
289
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
482
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
490
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
483
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
321
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
400
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,741 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,115 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,741
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,115
$14,148
Best Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio)
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8505 Lakeside Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 674-7788
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 674-7788
Grades: 6-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 San Francisco Ave Bldg A
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-1177
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-1177
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Grades: 6-12
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 San Francisco Ave Bld B
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0007
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0007
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4608 Daugherty Ave
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 568-9492
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 568-9492
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Excellence - San Antonio
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Sw Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 645-7166
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 645-7166
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony School Of Innovation - San Antonio
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 Glen Mont Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 265-1575
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 265-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harmony School Of Science- San Antonio
Charter School
5566 Wiseman Blvd
Houston, TX 77099
(210) 267-9954
Houston, TX 77099
(210) 267-9954
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District?
Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,826 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Public Schools - South School District?
Harmony Public Schools - South School District is ranked #822 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Public Schools - South School District?
89% of Harmony Public Schools - South School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Public Schools - South School District?
Harmony Public Schools - South School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harmony Public Schools - South School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,115 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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