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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 17 public preschools serving 7,790 students in Harlingen CISD School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools
4,136 Schools
# Students
17,037 Students
2,095,457 Students
# Teachers
1,193 Teachers
144,704 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked #703 of all 1,203 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
0.12
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
91,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
15,975 Students
1,142,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
55%
# Black Students
68 Students
266,203 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
840 Students
521,510 Students
% White Students
5%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
64,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
995
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,054
318,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,052
313,420
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,104
304,522
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,116
291,456
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,215
287,814
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,254
252,745
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,279
32,812
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,262
12,992
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,368
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,423
7,012
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,314
6,240
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,322
5,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,279
5,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,817 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,589 is less than the state median of $14,384. 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
$13,817
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,589
$14,384
Best Harlingen CISD School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 328 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 290 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 403 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 817 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 346 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 409 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 452 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 257 students
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