Best middle schools in Harlingen (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Harlingen, Texas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Texas.
- 154Gutierrez MiddleHarlingen · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 747 students
- 251Moises Vela MiddleHarlingen · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 761 students
- 349Coakley MiddleHarlingen · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 687 students
- 442Memorial MiddleHarlingen · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 705 students
- 541Vernon MiddleHarlingen · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 636Idea Harlingen College PreparatoryHarlingen · Charter Middle88% Free/reduced-price lunch · 457 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gutierrez Middle Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 2 | Moises Vela Middle Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.8 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 761 |
| 3 | Coakley Middle Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 687 |
| 4 | Memorial Middle Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 5 | Vernon Middle Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 6 | Idea Harlingen College Preparatory Harlingen · Middle · Grades 6–10 | Charter | 35.5 Lower 50% | 88% Free/reduced-price lunch | 457 |
Gutierrez Middle in Harlingen leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Harlingen with a Success Index (US) of 53.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Texas middle schools rankings, every school on the Harlingen page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Harlingen?
Gutierrez Middle in Harlingen, Texas ranks first among middle schools in Harlingen with a Success Index (US) of 53.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 747).
How are middle schools in Harlingen ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.