Serving 211 students in grades 7-8, Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School?
211 students attend Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School?
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School offer ?
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School part of?
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School is part of Jubilee Academies School District.
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