School Overview
Vernon Middle School, located in Harlingen, Texas, is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. As a core institution within the HCISD system, Vernon Middle emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Harlingen educational community, aligning its curriculum with district-wide initiatives that prioritize college and career readiness, literacy, and STEM engagement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Vernon Middle typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, aimed at fostering a well-rounded school experience. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through the HCISD portal, providing resources for tracking student progress, school calendars, and information regarding campus policies and district standards.
715
Total Students
58.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic686
Asian2
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    686 (95.9 %)
  • White
    24 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)427-3040
Website: http://www.hcisd.org/vernon
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 540
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 6 240
Grade 7 240
Grade 8 235

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VERNON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6240
Grade 7240
Grade 8235
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VERNON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34648.4%
Male36951.6%
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