Hale Center Independent School District

103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041-1210
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 586 students in Hale Center Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hale Center Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
586 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hale Center Independent School District, which is ranked #1027 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#988 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
41%
42%
51%
25-29%
46%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
78%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,698 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 $13,881 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,698
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,881
$14,116

Best Hale Center Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Center High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hale Co J J A E P
Alternative School
103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Grades: 12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District is ranked #1027 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 Hale Center Independent School District?
78% of Hale Center Independent School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hale Center Independent School District?
Hale Center Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hale Center Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,881 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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