1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Hemphill Middle School serves 287 students in grades 5-8.
Hemphill Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hemphill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hemphill Middle School's student population of 287 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Hemphill Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hemphill Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
69%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hemphill Middle School's ranking?

Hemphill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Hemphill Middle School?

287 students attend Hemphill Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Hemphill Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemphill Middle School?

Hemphill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hemphill Middle School offer ?

Hemphill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Hemphill Middle School part of?

Hemphill Middle School is part of Hemphill Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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