Moises Vela Middle
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades 6-8
470th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Moises Vela Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Moises Vela Middle 470th 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 72% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Moises Vela Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 722 students tested
Moises Vela Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 744 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.2% | 94.0% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 8.0% | 5.6% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Moises Vela Middle
Typical home value $225K in zip 78552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Moises Vela Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IDEA Harlingen College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2.1 mi away · charter927th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 39% - 8Gutierrez MiddleHarlingen CISD · 2.3 mi away443rd of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 51% - 4Coakley MiddleHarlingen CISD · 3.2 mi away1,177th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 5Vernon MiddleHarlingen CISD · 3.8 mi away873rd of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 7Memorial MiddleHarlingen CISD · 4.7 mi away569th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 48% - 10South Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademySouth Texas ISD · 5.2 mi away123rd of 1,701
ELA 82% · Math 67% - –Hester Juvenile DetentSan Benito CISD · 5.3 mi away
- 3Berta Cabaza MiddleSan Benito CISD · 5.5 mi away1,202nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Moises Vela Middle in?
Moises Vela Middle is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Moises Vela Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Moises Vela Middle 470th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Moises Vela Middle?
Hispanic 94%, White 6% (744 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Moises Vela 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.