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Moises Vela Middle

Harlingen CISD · Cameron County · 801 S PALM BLVD, Harlingen, TX 78552

(956)427-3479

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7/10
#503
Rank 503 out of 1,447
Top 35%
English Language Arts8/10 · #365 · 75th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #628 · 57th percentile
Science6/10 · #669 · 53rd percentile

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School Overview

Moises Vela Middle sits in Harlingen, a mid-sized South Texas city in the Rio Grande Valley that blends a strong sense of community with a distinctly border-region culture. The school shows real strength in English, landing in the 75th percentile statewide, making it a solid choice for families who prioritize literacy and communication skills in their kids' middle school years. Families looking for a school with above-average academics in an area where the community rallies around its local institutions will find Vela worth a close look.

Student Demographics

719 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
671 (93%)
White
43 (6%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners136 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged460 (64%)
Students with Disabilities88 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

744
Enrollment
55.5
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)