Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harts Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harts Bluff Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Pleasant, TX, encompassing approximately 29.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harts Bluff Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harts Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harts Bluff Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3456 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
40%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harts Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Harts Bluff Elementary School is ranked #3456 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harts Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Harts Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Pleasant J High School, Chapel Hill J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harts Bluff Elementary School?
473 students attend Harts Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Harts Bluff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harts Bluff Elementary School?
Harts Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harts Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Harts Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harts Bluff Elementary School part of?
Harts Bluff Elementary School is part of Harts Bluff Independent School District.
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