Betty Harwell Middle
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
1,160th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
9207 N AVILA RD, Edinburg, TX 78542
(956)289-2440NCES ID 481818012228Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Betty Harwell Middle 1,160th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 32% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,225 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,330 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2011, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.4% | 99.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Typical home value $207K in zip 78542 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Betty Harwell Middle
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ELA 89% ▲42 · Math 79% ▲46Compare - #423South MiddleEdinburg CISD · 8.6 mi away423rd of 1,701
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What school district is Betty Harwell Middle in?
Betty Harwell Middle is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is Betty Harwell Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Betty Harwell Middle 1,160th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Betty Harwell Middle?
Hispanic 100% (1,330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Betty Harwell Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78542 is $207K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.