Vernon Middle
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
873rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
125 S 13TH ST, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956)427-3040NCES ID 482253002290Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vernon Middle 873rd 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 49% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 592 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 696 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.0% | 96.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Vernon Middle in?
Vernon Middle is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Vernon Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vernon Middle 873rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Vernon Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 3% (696 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vernon Middle 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.