The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (10-11)
1,736 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
109 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)78%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)83%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(10-11)99%
50%
Black
(10-11)n/a
13%
White
(10-11)1%
31%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Harwell Middle School?
1,736 students attend Harwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Harwell Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Harwell Middle School offer ?
Harwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harwell Middle School part of?
Harwell Middle School is part of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
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