For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 388 students in FT Hancock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in FT Hancock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
388 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
FT Hancock Independent School District, which is ranked #949 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#964 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,822 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,327 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,822
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,327
$14,116
Best FT Hancock Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 388 students.
What is the rank of FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District is ranked #949 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in FT Hancock Independent School District?
97% of FT Hancock Independent School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is FT Hancock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,327 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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