Houston El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades PK-5
2,004th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 2,004th 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 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 175 students tested
Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 416 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.7% | 98.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Houston El
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Bowie ElHarlingen CISD · 0.5 mi away964th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 62% - 3Travis ElHarlingen CISD · 0.7 mi away3,086th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 32% - 3Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 1.1 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 37% - 5Lamar ElHarlingen CISD · 1.2 mi away2,356th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 6Ben Milam ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,161st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 5Austin ElHarlingen CISD · 1.6 mi away2,288th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 4Horizon Montessori III - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 1.7 mi away · charter2,929th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 32% - 6Bonham ElHarlingen CISD · 1.7 mi away2,005th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Houston El in?
Houston El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 2,004th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Houston El?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (416 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston 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.