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Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,697 students in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,697 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked #290 of all 1,201 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
53%
# Black Students
362 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
1,889 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
70%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
192
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,329
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,821
$14,148
Best Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
China Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Ae
Alternative School
200 W Lee St
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
Grades: 12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,697 students.
What is the rank of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District is ranked #290 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
70% of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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