Harlingen CISD School District

407 N 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 16,780 students in Harlingen CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
16,780 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,210 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked #702 of all 1,196 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#702 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
41%
48%
51%
40%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,028 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,797 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$235 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$232 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,028
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,797
$14,116

Best Harlingen CISD School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #88.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Grades: 9-11
| 10 students
Rank: #99.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1010.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #1212.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1313.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1616.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Grades: 9
| 1,035 students
Rank: #1818.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2020.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #2121.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2222.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #2323.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #2424.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2525.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2626.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,600 students
Rank: #2727.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2929.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #3030.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Grades: PK-K
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District manages 31 public schools serving 16,780 students.
What is the rank of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District is ranked #702 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen CISD School District?
95% of Harlingen CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harlingen CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,797 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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