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BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE

9207 N AVILA RD, EDINBURG, TX 78542EDINBURG CISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,453
Students
Total enrolled
$14,586
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,453 students in grades 06–08 in EDINBURG, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,586 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE is a very large middle in EDINBURG, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,453 students. The district invests $14,586 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE

1,453
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
97
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution709 male · 744 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 1,400 students
Student Composition
100%
Hispanic / Latino100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481818012228

Academic Outcomes at BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78542

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,586Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,586
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,418
Student Support$2,771
Administration$1,750
Operations$2,188
Other$1,459
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,586 spent per student, an estimated $6,462 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
21%
State government
52.8%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal programs
26.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CARMEN V AVILA ELTRUMAN ELESCANDON ELALFONSO RAMIREZ EL
+16 more
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Middle
SOUTH MIDDLEFRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLEMEMORIAL MIDDLEB L GARZA MIDDLE
+1 more
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High School
ECONOMEDES H SEDINBURG NORTH H SEDINBURG H SROBERT R VELA H S
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHidalgo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEDINBURG CISD →
Phone: (956)289-2440
NCES ID: 481818012228
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EDINBURG seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EDINBURG CISD
High
ECONOMEDES H S
2,762 students · 09–12
92% FRL
High
EDINBURG NORTH H S
2,672 students · 09–12
83% FRL
High
EDINBURG H S
2,433 students · 08–12
83% FRL
High
ROBERT R VELA H S
2,189 students · 08–12
62% FRL
Mid
SOUTH MIDDLE
1,309 students · 06–08
66% FRL
Mid
FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE
1,215 students · 06–08
● 42 opp83% FRL
Mid
MEMORIAL MIDDLE
1,065 students · 06–08
91% FRL
Mid
B L GARZA MIDDLE
1,056 students · 06–08
82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9207 N AVILA RD, EDINBURG, TX 78542
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.