COAKLEY MIDDLE

www.hcisd.org/coakley

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coakley Middle School, located in Harlingen, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is known for its commitment to student success, emphasizing a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Coakley Middle School plays an active role in the Harlingen community by promoting school spirit and extracurricular engagement. The campus offers various programs, including athletics, fine arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By leveraging the resources provided by the HCISD, Coakley strives to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and inclusivity, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

660

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COAKLEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	625
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
625 (94.7 %)
White
28 (4.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3000
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/coakley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 224

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 204