For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,853 students in Harlingen, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlingen, TX are Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlingen, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlingen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harlingen, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Harlingen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Keys Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Gr: 9-12
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Gr: 1-6
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harlingen, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlingen, TX include Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlingen?
9 public middle schools are located in Harlingen.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen?
Harlingen public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harlingen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harlingen include: Coakley Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School, Coakley Middle School vs. Gutierrez Middle School, Gutierrez Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School
