Elementary Schools in Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is home to 18 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 452 out of 968 school districts in Texas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While some schools like Lee H Means Elementary, Bowie Elementary, and Dr. Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, other schools in the district struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. For example, Jefferson Elementary has only 25-41% proficiency in reading and 9-35% in math. This disparity in performance appears to be strongly correlated with the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District also operates the Hcisd Early Childhood Academy, serving pre-K and kindergarten students, suggesting a focus on early learning and development. However, the significant performance gaps across schools within the same district raise concerns about equity and access to quality education, and further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes and potential systemic issues.