For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,585 students in Hempstead Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hempstead Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,585 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hempstead Independent School District, which is ranked #1162 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1164 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,777 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,819 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,777
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,819
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hempstead Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,585 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District is ranked #1162 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 Hempstead Independent School District?
66% of Hempstead Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead Independent School District?
Hempstead Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hempstead Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,819 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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