Harlingen CISD School District
School District · Harlingen, Texas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,586
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,586
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#771 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,586
+$618 vs Texas median
District size
16,780 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Harlingen CISD
Harlingen CISD is a Harlingen, Texas school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 16,780 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,586 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Harlingen CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harlingen School of Health Professions, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Harlingen CISD students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.1%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harlingen CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harlingen CISD with test data.
Schools in Harlingen CISD
31 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Harlingen
- Total Enrollment
- 16,780
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,213
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harlingen CISD?
Harlingen CISD has 31 schools in total — 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harlingen CISD?
The average composite rating for Harlingen CISD is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harlingen CISD?
Harlingen CISD spends $13,586 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harlingen CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harlingen CISD is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harlingen CISD?
Harlingen School of Health Professions is the highest-rated school in Harlingen CISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Harlingen CISD?
Across schools in Harlingen CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harlingen CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Harlingen CISD has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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