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#4562 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
School · Harlingen CISD · Harlingen, TX
A Harlingen CISD school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harlingen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,524
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Tamayo HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Idea Harlingen College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–9 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Jubilee HarlingenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Harlingen Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harlingen CISD
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #19 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is listed in HARLINGEN CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is a public school in Harlingen, TX, part of Harlingen CISD, serving approximately 1,035 students in grades 9th-9th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,562 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
What grades does Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy serve?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,035 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy rank in TX?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy ranks #4,562 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy a charter school?
No, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
77.7% of students at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (956) 430-4900
- Area population (ZIP 78550)
- 54,169
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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