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Temple H S

High School · Temple ISD · Temple, TX

A Temple ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

415 N 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76504

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation7.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,629
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at Temple H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

69.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Temple H S 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 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,695/100K

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

$50,420

Median home value

$162,600

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
7.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·14 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
15 boys'·13 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fred W Edwards Academy AecEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.7 mi89Compare →
Wheatley Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified3.22–121.4 mi63Compare →
Holy Trinity Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4private9–123.5 mi91Compare →
Priority Charter Schools TempleCharter · enrollment unverified4.7PK–124.1 mi221Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Temple ISD

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#8 of 15
District spending per student
$12,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Temple H S is listed in TEMPLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Temple H S

Temple H S is a public high school in Temple, TX, part of Temple ISD, serving approximately 2,342 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,779 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Temple H S

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Temple High School is part of the Temple Independent School District, a 6A district in Central Texas serving over 8,800 students 1. The district offers programs including International Baccalaureate K-12, Project Lead the Way, and blended learning 1. Over 200 National Merit Scholar Award Winners have graduated from Temple High School 1. Recent recognitions include the district receiving the Best Communities in Music Education designation for the second consecutive year and the Temple ISD School Nutrition program being named 'Cream of the Crop' by the Texas Department of Agriculture 1. Students from Temple High School have earned medals, Blue Ribbons, Best in Show, and State Superior honors at the SkillsUSA State Competition 1. Additionally, two Temple High School FCCLA students, Juliana Barrientoz and Christian Yepez, advanced to the national competition, marking the first time in ten years that students from the school qualified for nationals 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.tisd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Temple H S

What grades does Temple H S serve?

Temple H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Temple H S?

Temple H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Temple H S is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Temple H S rank in TX?

Temple H S ranks #4,779 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Temple H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Temple H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Temple H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Temple H S has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Temple H S a charter school?

No, Temple H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Temple H S a Title I school?

No, Temple H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Temple H S?

69.5% of students at Temple H S 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 – 12th
Enrollment
2,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
179
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Bell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 76504)
24,856
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
33.2
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 76504; 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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