VERNON MIDDLE
715 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic | 686 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic686 (95.9 %)
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White24 (3.4 %)
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Asian2 (0.3 %)
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Two or More2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 240 |
| Grade 7 | 240 |
| Grade 8 | 235 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 346 | 48.4% |
| Male | 369 | 51.6% |
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