VERNON MIDDLE vs HESTER JUVENILE DETENT
VERNON MIDDLE has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.3/10. VERNON MIDDLE is significantly larger with 696 students, about 20.5× the size of HESTER JUVENILE DETENT (34). In math proficiency, VERNON MIDDLE leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
VERNON MIDDLE
Harlingen, TX
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
696 students
HESTER JUVENILE DETENT
San Benito, TX
5.3/10
Middle School5th – 11th
34 students
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| Metric | VERNON MIDDLE | HESTER JUVENILE DETENT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 2.1 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 50% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #1,168 of 8,584 | #6,565 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | VERNON MIDDLE | HESTER JUVENILE DETENT |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | VERNON MIDDLE | HESTER JUVENILE DETENT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 11th |
| Enrollment | 696 | 34 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 50.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2021) | — | <50% |
| District | HARLINGEN CISD | SAN BENITO CISD |
| City | Harlingen | San Benito |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harlingen (78550) | San Benito (78586) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,524 | $44,158 |
| Median Home Value | $120,500 | $83,200 |
| Median Rent | $863 | $839 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.7% | 12.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | 26.8% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 21 min |