Harper Independent School District

61 N Ranch Rd 783
Harper, TX 78631
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 396 students in Harper Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Harper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
584 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Harper Independent School District, which is ranked #318 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#325 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Harper Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harper Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harper Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harper Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Harper Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
467 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
80%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
23
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
32
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,527 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Harper Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Harper Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,478
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Harper Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,527
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Harper Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harper Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: PK-4
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 5-8
| 179 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links