For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 586 students in Hale Center Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hale Center Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
586 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hale Center Independent School District, which is ranked #1027 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#988 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
454 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
53%
# Black Students
14 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
106 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
18%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
31
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,698 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,881 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,698
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,881
$14,116
Best Hale Center Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Center High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hale Co J J A E P
Alternative School
103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District is ranked #1027 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale Center Independent School District?
78% of Hale Center Independent School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hale Center Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,881 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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