Lamar El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades PK-5
2,356th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
Lamar El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,356th 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Lamar El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Lamar El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.7% | 96.5% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 5.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Lamar El
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lamar El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 0.4 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 37% - 8Bowie ElHarlingen CISD · 0.8 mi away964th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 62% - 4Crockett ElHarlingen CISD · 1 mi away2,827th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 6Houston ElHarlingen CISD · 1.2 mi away2,004th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 6Ben Milam ElHarlingen CISD · 1.3 mi away2,161st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 3Travis ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away3,086th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 32% - 4Zavala ElHarlingen CISD · 1.6 mi away2,774th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 32% - 5Austin ElHarlingen CISD · 1.9 mi away2,288th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lamar El in?
Lamar El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Lamar El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,356th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lamar El?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lamar 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.