BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE

1,301 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Betty Harwell Middle School is a public school located in Edinburg, Texas, serving students within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, providing a curriculum designed to transition students from elementary education to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.

Situated in a region that values community involvement, Betty Harwell Middle School works to integrate local engagement with its educational mission. The school provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, aimed at promoting well-rounded development. By focusing on core subjects such as math, science, reading, and social studies, the faculty and staff aim to equip students with the essential skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future academic and professional success.

1,301

Total Students

96.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1,296

Hispanic
1,296 (99.6%)
White
5 (0.4%)

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:	EDINBURG CISD
Phone:	(956)289-2440
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 425

Grade 7 427

Grade 8 449