Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are more than 1,000 educators and nineteen thousand students that are enrolled at the 33 schools operated by HCISD. The HCISD administration and teacher salary data presented in the tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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HCISD Teacher Salary Details

The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Brownsville-Harlingen and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$34,140$22,500-$58,880
Kindergarten Teacher$55,640$46,640 - $60,460
Elementary School Teacher$56,250$48,060 - $62,980
Middle School Teacher$55,730$48,670 - $60,550
High School Teacher$55,130$47,050 - $61,570
PE Teacher$42,010$18,170 - $75,350

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Brownsville-Harlingen, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

Special Education Teacher Salary

The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for HCISD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$55,180$50,110 - $59,690

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Brownsville-Harlingen, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Brownsville-Harlingen area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$51,460$29,750-$71,920
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$82,620$62,070 - $100,990
Guidance & School Counselors$60,060$38,010 - $74,260

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Brownsville-Harlingen, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)

The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by HCISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictTexas
Teachers & Aides$9,160$7,930
Administrators$5,845$6,477

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by HCISD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.

Total Number of Teachers Employed

Total number of teachers employed by HCISD per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,1761,2041,214
Preschool Teachers292837
Kindergarten Teachers707387
Elementary School Teachers474482477
Middle & High School Teachers493513520
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels10910793

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants327333325

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

District and School Administrators and Support Staff

Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for HCISD are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff1,0031,0031,061
District Administrators9109
District Support Staff828588
School Administrators838490
School Administrative Support Staff98101107
Student Support Staff788280
Other Support Staff611642686
Librarians202424
Library Assistants & Technicians-1514
Guidance Counselors565759
Other School Counselors565759

HCISD Schools

According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, HCISD operates 33 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Map & Boundaries

Teaching in Combes

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Dishman Elementary School
309 Madeley
Combes TX 78535
(956) 427-3100
PK-5 31 472
Southwest Key School
23011 Rio Rancho
Combes TX 78535
(956) 421-2034
8-9 1 29

Teaching in Harlingen

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Austin Elementary School
700 East Austin Ave
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
PK-5 25 414
Ben Milam Elementary School
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
PK-5 27 483
Bonham Elementary School
2400 East Jefferson
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
PK-5 42 711
Bowie Elementary School
309 West Lincoln Ave
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
PK-5 24 401
Coakley Middle School
1402 South 6th St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
6-8 65 848
Crockett Elementary School
1406 West Jefferson St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
PK-5 24 402
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
8402 West Wilson Rd
Harlingen TX 78552
(956) 430-4060
PK-5 48 793
Early College High School
2510 Pecan Bldg R
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
9-12 14 308
Edna Tamayo House School
1438 North 7th
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
8-11 3 16
Gutierrez Middle School
3205 West Wilson Rd
Harlingen TX 78552
(956) 430-4400
6-8 56 777
Harlingen High School
1201 East Marshall Ave
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
9-12 134 1,896
Harlingen High School - South
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen TX 78552
(956) 427-3800
9-12 113 1,514
Houston Elementary School
301 East Taft Ave
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
PK-5 30 481
Jefferson Elementary School
601 South J St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
PK-5 22 346
Keys Academy
2809 North 7th St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
PK-12 14 164
Lamar Elementary School
1100 Mclarry Rd
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
PK-5 37 667
Lee H Means Elementary School
1204 East Loop 499
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
PK-5 35 569
Long Elementary School
2601 North 7th
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
PK-5 41 671
Memorial Middle School
310 North 13th St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
6-8 56 806
Moises Vela Middle School
801 South Palm Blvd
Harlingen TX 78552
(956) 427-3479
6-8 55 838
New 9th Grade Campus
1701 Lozano
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
9-9 80 1,264
Secondary Alternative Center School
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
6-12 7 83
Stuart Place Elementary School
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
PK-5 40 742
Travis Elementary School
600 East Polk Ave
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
PK-5 29 428
Treasure Hills Elementary School
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
PK-5 48 811
Vernon Middle School
125 South 13th St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
6-8 58 736
Wilson Elementary School
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen TX 78552
(956) 427-3190
PK-5 31 481
Zavala Elementary School
1111 North B St
Harlingen TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
PK-5 26 400