For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,638 students in Hempstead Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hempstead Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,638 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hempstead Independent School District, which is ranked #1172 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1170 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,025 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
53%
# Black Students
396 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
24%
13%
# White Students
190 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
102
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,279 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 $12,015 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,279
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,015
$14,148
Best Hempstead Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,638 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District is ranked #1172 out of 1,201 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 Hempstead Independent School District?
63% of Hempstead Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hempstead Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,015 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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