Harlingen CISD is a small city school district in South Texas in Cameron County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 94% Hispanic and 76.5% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
City-Small
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,650
in 2025,
up
$9,264
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,123per year
+$9,449
since 2015
State375thof 1,081
Region24thof 43
Peers68thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,546per year
+$9,947
since 2015
State363rdof 1,182
Region21stof 44
Peers77thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,398per year
+$8,688
since 2015
State640thof 1,191
Region27thof 43
Peers109thof 167
All teachers
$59,650per year
+$9,264
since 2015
State499thof 1,201
Region24thof 44
Peers98thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,123per year
State375thof 1,081
Region24thof 43
Peers68thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,546per year
State363rdof 1,182
Region21stof 44
Peers77thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,398per year
State640thof 1,191
Region27thof 43
Peers109thof 167
All teachers
$59,650per year
State499thof 1,201
Region24thof 44
Peers98thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.