Overview
VERNON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HARLINGEN, Texas. The school enrolls 631 students. It is part of the HARLINGEN CISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHARLINGEN CISD
County48061
CityHARLINGEN
ZIP78550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482253002290
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment631
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino97.0%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)