Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lee H Means Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee H Means Elementary School's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee H Means Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee H Means Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee H Means Elementary School's ranking?
Lee H Means Elementary School is ranked #2175 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lee H Means Elementary School often compared to?
Lee H Means Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yturria Elementary School, Dishman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lee H Means Elementary School?
749 students attend Lee H Means Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lee H Means Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee H Means Elementary School?
Lee H Means Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee H Means Elementary School offer ?
Lee H Means Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lee H Means Elementary School part of?
Lee H Means Elementary School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
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