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Hearne Jh/hs

High School · Hearne ISD · Hearne, TX

A Hearne ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 W BROWN ST, Hearne, TX 77859

  • Math 13% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
District spending per student$19,387
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Hearne Jh/hs score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hearne Jh/hs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated772/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hearne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,214

Median home value

$160,900

Median rent

$651/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

27.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hearne ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hearne Jh/hs is listed in HEARNE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hearne Jh/hs

Hearne Jh/hs is a public high school in Hearne, TX, part of Hearne ISD, serving approximately 359 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,410 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hearne Jh/hs

What grades does Hearne Jh/hs serve?

Hearne Jh/hs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hearne Jh/hs?

Hearne Jh/hs has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearne Jh/hs?

The student-teacher ratio at Hearne Jh/hs is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hearne Jh/hs rank in TX?

Hearne Jh/hs ranks #4,410 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hearne Jh/hs's MySchoolScout rating?

Hearne Jh/hs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hearne Jh/hs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hearne Jh/hs has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hearne Jh/hs a charter school?

No, Hearne Jh/hs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hearne Jh/hs a Title I school?

No, Hearne Jh/hs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hearne Jh/hs?

92.2% of students at Hearne Jh/hs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robertson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 77859)
7,516
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77859; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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