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#1843 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 22% in state

Hemphill Middle

Middle School · Hemphill ISD · Hemphill, TX

A Hemphill ISD middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1950, Hemphill, TX 75948

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$14,827
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Hemphill Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

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 Hemphill Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average387/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hemphill), 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

$60,184

Median home value

$170,200

Median rent

$860/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Hemphill ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hemphill Middle is listed in HEMPHILL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hemphill Middle

Hemphill Middle is a public middle school in Hemphill, TX, part of Hemphill ISD, serving approximately 225 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,843 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hemphill Middle

What grades does Hemphill Middle serve?

Hemphill Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Hemphill Middle?

Hemphill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hemphill Middle rank in TX?

Hemphill Middle ranks #1,843 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hemphill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hemphill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hemphill Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemphill Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hemphill Middle a charter school?

No, Hemphill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hemphill Middle a Title I school?

No, Hemphill Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemphill Middle?

60.0% of students at Hemphill Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sabine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 75948)
5,218
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
57.7
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 75948; 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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