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Hereford Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,952 students in Hereford Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hereford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
8 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,952 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hereford Independent School District, which is ranked #900 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#887 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,607 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
53%
# Black Students
23 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
291 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
7%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
279
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
265
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
301
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
371
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,000 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 $12,173 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,000
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,173
$14,148
Best Hereford Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Hereford High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #55.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Grades: 8
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Grades: 6-7
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: PK
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,952 students.
What is the rank of Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District is ranked #900 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford Independent School District?
91% of Hereford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hereford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,173 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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