Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hermleigh School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermleigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hermleigh School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermleigh School 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 Hermleigh School is 0.51, 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
#6727 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermleigh School's ranking?
Hermleigh School is ranked #6727 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hermleigh School often compared to?
Hermleigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ira School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermleigh School?
The graduation rate of Hermleigh School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hermleigh School?
243 students attend Hermleigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hermleigh School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermleigh School?
Hermleigh School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermleigh School offer ?
Hermleigh School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hermleigh School part of?
Hermleigh School is part of Hermleigh Independent School District.
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