Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hearne 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hearne Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the attendance zone is located about 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hearne Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hearne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearne Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#6083 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearne Elementary School's ranking?
Hearne Elementary School is ranked #6083 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hearne Elementary School often compared to?
Hearne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hicks Elementary School, Petrosky Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hearne Elementary School?
675 students attend Hearne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hearne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hearne Elementary School?
Hearne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hearne Elementary School offer ?
Hearne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hearne Elementary School part of?
Hearne Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
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