Top Rankings
Harlingen CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 11,247 students in Harlingen CISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
16,780 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
1,210 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked #689 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#705 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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