Edna Tamayo House

1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 8 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • 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 8 students has declined by 20% 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
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Edna Tamayo House ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edna Tamayo House is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edna Tamayo House and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edna Tamayo House and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
25%
13%
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White
25%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edna Tamayo House's ranking?
Edna Tamayo House is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Edna Tamayo House?
8 students attend Edna Tamayo House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edna Tamayo House students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Tamayo House?
Edna Tamayo House has a student ration of 3:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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