For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 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 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
390 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
FT Hancock Independent School District, which is ranked #941 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#956 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,164 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,910 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,164
$15,448
Spending / Student
$18,910
$16,604
Best FT Hancock Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District is ranked #941 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in FT Hancock Independent School District?
98% of FT Hancock Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
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 $18,910 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.
