At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
630.5
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 621
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Laredo. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Harmony Public Schools - South Texas. NCES reports 659 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.7%) and White (0.2%). English learners represent 55.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic99.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harmony Public Schools - South Texas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo
High · Grades 09–12
671 reported students
Harmony School of Innovation - Laredo
Elementary · Grades PK–05
679 reported students
Harmony School of Science- San Antonio
Other · Grades PK–09
602 reported students
Harmony Science Acad (San Antonio)
Other · Grades PK–12
718 reported students
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Elementary · Grades PK–08
508 reported students
Harmony School of Innovation - Brownsville
Other · Grades PK–12
498 reported students
Public schools near Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Middle Middle · United ISD | 06–08 | 543 | 0.9 mi |
| Christen Middle Middle · Laredo ISD | 06–08 | 1,115 | 1.4 mi |
| Memorial Middle Middle · Laredo ISD | 06–08 | 679 | 1.6 mi |
| Lamar Middle Middle · Laredo ISD | 06–08 | 1,204 | 2.5 mi |
| United Middle Middle · United ISD | 06–08 | 999 | 2.8 mi |
| Trautmann Middle Middle · United ISD | 06–08 | 756 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
What grades does Harmony Science Academy - Laredo serve?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harmony Public Schools - South Texas.
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 621 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 659 students and 42.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harmony Science Academy - Laredo a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Harmony Science Academy - Laredo students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harmony Science Academy - Laredo in?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is part of Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harmony Science Academy - Laredo?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clark Middle (0.9 mi), Christen Middle (1.4 mi), Memorial Middle (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.