Serving 343 students in grades 7-12, Hearne Jh/hs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearne Jh/hs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hearne Jh/hs's student population of 343 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hearne Jh/hs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearne Jh/hs is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8167 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearne Jh/hs's ranking?
Hearne Jh/hs is ranked #8167 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hearne Jh/hs?
The graduation rate of Hearne Jh/hs is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hearne Jh/hs?
343 students attend Hearne Jh/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hearne Jh/hs students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearne Jh/hs?
Hearne Jh/hs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hearne Jh/hs offer ?
Hearne Jh/hs offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hearne Jh/hs part of?
Hearne Jh/hs is part of Hearne Independent School District.
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