Gutierrez Middle
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades 6-8
443rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
Gutierrez Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gutierrez Middle 443rd 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 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
Gutierrez Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 708 students tested
Gutierrez Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 806 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.8% | 93.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Gutierrez Middle
Typical home value $225K in zip 78552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gutierrez Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IDEA Harlingen College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 0.2 mi away · charter927th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 39% - 8Moises Vela MiddleHarlingen CISD · 2.3 mi away470th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 51% - 4Coakley MiddleHarlingen CISD · 3.3 mi away1,177th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 5Vernon MiddleHarlingen CISD · 3.3 mi away873rd of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 7Memorial MiddleHarlingen CISD · 3.5 mi away569th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 48% - –Hester Juvenile DetentSan Benito CISD · 5.6 mi away
- 10South Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademySouth Texas ISD · 5.7 mi away123rd of 1,701
ELA 82% · Math 67% - 3Berta Cabaza MiddleSan Benito CISD · 6.1 mi away1,202nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gutierrez Middle in?
Gutierrez Middle is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Gutierrez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gutierrez Middle 443rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gutierrez Middle?
Hispanic 94%, White 5% (806 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gutierrez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78552 is $225K 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.