MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL

MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 690 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MARY HELEN BERLANGA ELementary School is a public school located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving students within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). The school is named in honor of Mary Helen Berlanga, a prominent attorney and long-serving member of the Texas State Board of Education who was widely recognized for her dedicated advocacy for public education and the rights of Hispanic students. The school reflects this legacy by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local community.

Academically, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth among its elementary-aged population. Like many schools in the Corpus Christi area, it emphasizes a culture of inclusion and academic achievement, utilizing district-wide resources to support literacy, numeracy, and student engagement. By maintaining a balance of traditional classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, MARY HELEN BERLANGA ELementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success while instilling the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact MARY HELEN BERLANGA EL at (361) 878-2160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.