For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,586 students in Hempstead ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
1,586 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hempstead ISD School District, which is ranked #1173 of all 1,203 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1170 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
976 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
403 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
184 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
96
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,714 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,409 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,714
$13,640
Spending / Student
$12,409
$14,384
Best Hempstead ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempstead ISD School District?
Hempstead ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,586 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead ISD School District?
Hempstead ISD School District is ranked #1173 out of 1,203 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 Hempstead ISD School District?
62% of Hempstead ISD School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead ISD School District?
Hempstead ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hempstead ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,409 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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