Summary:
Hargill, Texas, is home to a single public elementary school, Hargill Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).
Hargill Elementary stands out for its high level of economic disadvantage, with 94% of its 520 students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This context is important when reviewing its academic performance, which consistently falls below both district and state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranked in the 18th percentile statewide. In every subject and grade level tested—Reading, Math, and Science—proficiency rates were lower than those of the district and state. The most significant gaps were in 4th Grade Math (24.69% proficient vs. 55.49% district average) and 3rd Grade Reading (25.33% proficient vs. 50.9% district average). The student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1, and per-student spending was $11,234 in 2020-2021.
Despite the overall challenges, there are a few notable findings. Fifth graders showed a relative strength in Reading, with 52.24% proficient in 2025-2026—the school's highest score across all subjects and grades. However, 4th Grade Math scores were highly volatile, dropping from 47.76% proficient in 2024-2025 (above the state average) to just 24.69% the following year. Science performance, while low, was more closely aligned with district and state averages. The Edinburg CISD ranks in the top 40% of Texas districts, yet Hargill Elementary is a clear outlier on the lower end, highlighting a significant intra-district disparity likely influenced by its high poverty rate. This suggests that while financial resources are allocated, targeted interventions and support services are needed to improve student outcomes.
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