Very Good
#3169 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Middle School · Harmony Public Schools - South Texas · Laredo, TX
A Harmony Public Schools - South Texas charter middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4401 SAN FRANCISCO AVE BLDG A, Laredo, TX 78041
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony Science Academy - Laredo 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laredo), 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
$61,007
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Christen MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harmony Public Schools - South Texas
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is a public middle school in Laredo, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, serving approximately 668 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,169 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
What grades does Harmony Science Academy - Laredo serve?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Science Academy - Laredo rank in TX?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo ranks #3,169 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harmony Science Academy - Laredo's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Science Academy - Laredo has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Harmony Science Academy - Laredo a charter school?
Yes, Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harmony Science Academy - Laredo a Title I school?
No, Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
89.7% of students at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Webb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (956) 712-1177
- Area population (ZIP 78041)
- 47,089
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 78041; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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