Hale Center ISD School District
School District · Hale Center, Texas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#240 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,193
+$225 vs Texas median
District size
586 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Hale Center ISD ranks #240 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Hale Center ISD's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hale Center H S (8.1/10), Carr Middle (7.7/10), and Akin EL (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hale Center ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hale Center ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hale Center H S | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Carr Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Akin EL | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hale Center ISD
Hale Center ISD is a Hale Center, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 586 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $13,193 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Hale Center ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hale Center H S, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hale Center ISD students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hale Center ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hale Center ISD with test data.
Schools in Hale Center ISD
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Hale Center
- Total Enrollment
- 586
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- District spending per student
- $13,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hale Center ISD?
Hale Center ISD has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hale Center ISD?
The average composite rating for Hale Center ISD is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hale Center ISD?
Hale Center ISD's district-level spending was $13,193 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hale Center ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hale Center ISD is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hale Center ISD?
Hale Center H S is the highest-rated school in Hale Center ISD with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hale Center ISD?
Across schools in Hale Center ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hale Center ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Hale Center ISD has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.2%
How we rate schools
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- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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