Edna Tamayo House

1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 9-11, Edna Tamayo House ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edna Tamayo House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Edna Tamayo House's student population of 14 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edna Tamayo House is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
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<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
36%
13%
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White
14%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Edna Tamayo House?
14 students attend Edna Tamayo House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edna Tamayo House students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Tamayo House?
Edna Tamayo House has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edna Tamayo House offer ?
Edna Tamayo House offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Edna Tamayo House part of?
Edna Tamayo House is part of Harlingen CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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