Harry H Herndon (Closed 2023)

300 N Blackland Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)
561 students

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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
54%
51%
(18-19)
43%
47%
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
32%
53%

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Black
(19-20)
14%
13%

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White
(19-20)
48%
27%

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Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
2%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
32%
56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%

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School Statewide Testing
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?
561 students attend Harry H Herndon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Harry H Herndon students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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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