Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, H G Temple Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: H G Temple Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Diboll school district, covering approximately 114.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge located 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H G Temple Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of H G Temple Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
47%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
35%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend H G Temple Elementary School?
428 students attend H G Temple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of H G Temple Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H G Temple Elementary School?
H G Temple Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H G Temple Elementary School offer ?
H G Temple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is H G Temple Elementary School part of?
H G Temple Elementary School is part of Diboll Independent School District.
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