Hernandez Elementary School
- Hernandez Elementary School serves 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hernandez Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Hernandez Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hernandez Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 594 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hernandez Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3573 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 23% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Marcos CISD School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hernandez Elementary School is Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Miller Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Marcos Miller Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 782 students
0.5 miles
301 Foxtail Run
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6660 0.5 6-8 782 - San Marcos Crockett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 624 students
1.3 miles
1300 Girard Ave
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6400 1.3 K-5 624 - San Marcos Mendez Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 588 students
1.3 miles
1805 Peter Garza
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6060 1.3 K-5 588 - San Marcos Bonham Pre-k School Grades: PK | 433 students
1.8 miles
1225 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031 1.8 PK 433 - San Marcos Goodnight Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,005 student
1.8 miles
1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6550 1.8 6-8 1,005
School Reviews
| 5 San Marcos CISD redistricted their schools, and now all the elementary schools are K-5, eliminating this 5-6 school, and made Hernandez a K-5 school. The two Jr. Highs are Goodnight, and Miller, which serve 7-8. graders. - Posted by Parent - allst |
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