- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlingen, TX
Coakley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coakley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482253002280
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coakley Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coakley Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coakley Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Coakley Middle grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 482253002280 · Harlingen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 13.7:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Coakley Middle grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coakley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- This school 687
Coakley Middle
687 students
What this shows Coakley Middle reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coakley Middle compares
Coakley Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 6.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Coakley Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coakley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coakley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coakley Middle
How many students attend Coakley Middle?
Coakley Middle has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coakley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coakley Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coakley Middle?
80.2% of students at Coakley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coakley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Coakley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coakley Middle?
Coakley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coakley Middle rank among middle schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Coakley Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Coakley Middle, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.