Austin El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades PK-5
2,288th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Austin El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Austin El 2,288th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Austin El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 118 students tested
Austin El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 301 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.2% | 92.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 10.9% | 5.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Austin El
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Austin El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Zavala ElHarlingen CISD · 0.6 mi away2,774th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 32% - 3Travis ElHarlingen CISD · 0.9 mi away3,086th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 32% - 6Long ElHarlingen CISD · 1.1 mi away1,806th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 48% - 6Bonham ElHarlingen CISD · 1.2 mi away2,005th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 47% - –Hcisd Early Childhood AcademyHarlingen CISD · 1.3 mi away
- 4Crockett ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,827th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 8Bowie ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away964th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 62% - 3Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 1.5 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Austin El in?
Austin El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Austin El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Austin El 2,288th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Austin El?
Hispanic 92%, White 6% (301 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Austin El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78550 is $178K 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.