Hempstead ISD School District
School District · Hempstead, Texas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,347
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,347
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#749 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,347
+$1,379 vs Texas median
District size
1,582 students
Typical than Texas median
About Hempstead ISD
Hempstead ISD is a Hempstead, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,582 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $14,347 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Hempstead ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hempstead EL, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hempstead ISD students show an average math proficiency of 19.8% and ELA proficiency of 21.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hempstead ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hempstead ISD with test data.
Schools in Hempstead ISD
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Hempstead
- Total Enrollment
- 1,582
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hempstead ISD?
Hempstead ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hempstead ISD?
The average composite rating for Hempstead ISD is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hempstead ISD?
Hempstead ISD spends $14,347 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hempstead ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hempstead ISD is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hempstead ISD?
Hempstead EL is the highest-rated school in Hempstead ISD with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hempstead ISD?
Across schools in Hempstead ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hempstead ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Hempstead ISD has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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