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Hemphill Elementary School vs. South Athens Elementary School

Should you attend Hemphill Elementary School or South Athens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hemphill Elementary School
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
South Athens Elementary School
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hemphill 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Athens 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
318 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hemphill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hemphill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Athens Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hemphill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hemphill Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Athens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3556 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#2874 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hemphill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Athens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemphill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hemphill Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemphill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hemphill Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Athens Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hemphill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Athens Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
69
Kindergarten Students
58
64
Grade 1 Students
55
69
Grade 2 Students
56
52
Grade 3 Students
59
72
Grade 4 Students
53
66
Grade 5 Students
-
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hemphill Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hemphill Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hemphill Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hemphill Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hemphill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hemphill Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hemphill Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hemphill Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hemphill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hemphill Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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