Harry H Herndon ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (19-20)
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)32%
53%
Black
(19-20)11%
13%
White
(19-20)51%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Harry H Herndon?
549 students attend Harry H Herndon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Harry H Herndon students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Harry H Herndon offer ?
Harry H Herndon offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Harry H Herndon part of?
Harry H Herndon is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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