Hawkins Independent School District

179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hawkins Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 811 students in Hawkins Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hawkins Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
811 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawkins Independent School District, which is ranked #294 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#307 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

52%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20.2%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
78%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,850 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,245 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,850
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$24,245
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hawkins Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hawkins Independent School District?
Hawkins Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 811 students.
What is the rank of Hawkins Independent School District?
Hawkins Independent School District is ranked #294 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins Independent School District?
78% of Hawkins Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawkins Independent School District?
Hawkins Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hawkins Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,245 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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