Harlingen CISD School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 33 public schools in Harlingen CISD School District, serving 18,429 students. Harlingen CISD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
- Public schools in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
- The top ranked public schools in Harlingen CISD School District are Dishman Elementary School, Early College High School and Harlingen School Of Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Harlingen CISD School District |
| School District Website | http://www.hcisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (956) 430-9502 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 33 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 18,429 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,250 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked within the7/, top 50% of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 49% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 45% |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% |
 | ||
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 80 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 17,197 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 93% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 82 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,001 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 5% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 13 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 41 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 1,043 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,193 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,339 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,336 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,354 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,411 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,317 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,303 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,336 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,387 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,502 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,401 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,344 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,163 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,247 in this school district is less than the state average of 10361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,165 is less than the state average of $10,700. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $171 MM | 9107000 |
 | ||
| Spending | $170 MM | 9405000 |
 | ||
| Revenue / Student | $9,247 | 10361 |
 | ||
| Spending / Student | $9,165 | 10700 |
 | ||
Harlingen CISD School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dishman Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:10/, Top 10%309 Madeley10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Grades: PK-5 | 338 students
- Early College High School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:10/, Top 10%2510 Pecan Bldg R10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Grades: 9-12 | 336 students
- Harlingen School Of Health Professions Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:10/, Top 10%2302 N 21st St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12 | 414 students
- Bowie Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:9/, Top 20%309 W Lincoln Ave10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
- Lee H Means Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 55%
Rank:9/, Top 20%1204 E Loop 49910
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
- Zavala Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:8/, Top 30%1111 N B St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
- Treasure Hills Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 55%
Rank:8/, Top 30%2525 Haine Dr10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Grades: PK-5 | 909 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:8/, Top 30%601 S J St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Grades: PK-5 | 356 students
- Stuart Place Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 49%
Rank:8/, Top 30%6701 Business Hwy 8310
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Grades: PK-5 | 755 students
- Long Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 49%
Rank:8/, Top 30%2601 N 7th10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
- Ben Milam Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1215 Rangerville Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
- Travis Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:7/, Top 50%600 E Polk Ave10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
- Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy Math: 56% | Reading: 48%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1701 Lozano10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Grades: 9 | 1,139 student
- Wilson Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 43%
Rank:7/, Top 50%16495 Primera Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
- Gutierrez Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 42%
Rank:6/, Top 50%3205 W Wilson Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Grades: 6-8 | 841 students
- Houston Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%301 E Taft Ave10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
- Moises Vela Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%801 S Palm Blvd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Grades: 6-8 | 857 students
- Crockett Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1406 W Jefferson St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
- Austin Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:6/, Top 50%700 E Austin Ave10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
- Coakley Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 44%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%1402 S 6th St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
- Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 40%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%8402 W Wilson Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
- Memorial Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 39%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%310 N 13th St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
- Bonham Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 37%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%2400 E Jefferson10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
- Vernon Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 35%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%125 S 13th St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Grades: 6-8 | 662 students
- Edna Tamayo House Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%1438 N 7th10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Grades: 9-12 | 15 students
- Lamar Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 29%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1100 Mclarry Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Grades: PK-5 | 626 students
- Harlingen High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1201 E Marshall Ave10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Grades: 9-12 | 1,827 student
- Harlingen H S - South Math: 20-24% | Reading: 16%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1701 Dixieland Rd10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Grades: 9-12 | 1,549 student
- Southwest Key Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%23011 Rio Rancho10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Grades: 6-9 | 42 students
- Keys Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2809 N 7th St10
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Grades: PK-12 | 151 students
- Cameron County J J A E P Alternative School1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Grades: 7-11 | 18 students
- New Pathways Center Alternative School208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Grades: 1-6 | n/a student
- Secondary Alter Center Alternative School1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Grades: 6-11 | 59 students
Recent Articles
Gang activity continues to be prevalent throughout public schools, ranging from urban cities to suburban enclaves. Learn about how public schools are combating gang violence today with comprehensive initiatives.
With the end of the “No Child Left Behind” program looming, it appears that almost 80% of our country’s schools will get a failing grade, according to federal standards. Could waivers help repair the broken NCLB program?
Amidst the controversy surrounding President Obama's school address, learn about whether or not parents have any rights in choosing who their children's public schools invite as speakers.
