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#5499 of 8,552 schools in TX
Hereford Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Hereford ISD · Hereford, TX
A Hereford ISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
704 LA PLATA STE B, Hereford, TX 79045
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hereford Preparatory Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 33% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hereford Preparatory Academy 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,136/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,207
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hereford ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hereford Preparatory Academy is listed in HEREFORD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hereford Preparatory Academy
Hereford Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Hereford, TX, part of Hereford ISD, serving approximately 295 students in grades 8th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,499 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
What's said publicly about Hereford Preparatory Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hereford Preparatory Academy
What grades does Hereford Preparatory Academy serve?
Hereford Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend Hereford Preparatory Academy?
Hereford Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hereford Preparatory Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hereford Preparatory Academy rank in TX?
Hereford Preparatory Academy ranks #5,499 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hereford Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hereford Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hereford Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hereford Preparatory Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Hereford Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Hereford Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hereford Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Hereford Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hereford Preparatory Academy?
78.3% of students at Hereford Preparatory Academy 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Deaf Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (806) 363-7740
- Area population (ZIP 79045)
- 18,441
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
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 79045; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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