Serving 8 students in grades 9-10, 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 50%).
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 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edna Tamayo House's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edna Tamayo House is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
38%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 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, 38% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edna Tamayo House?
Edna Tamayo House has a student ration of 4:1, 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 9-10
What school district is Edna Tamayo House part of?
Edna Tamayo House is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
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