Summary:
The Hemphill Independent School District (Isd) consists of three schools serving grades K-12: Hemphill Elementary, Hemphill High School, and Hemphill Middle School. The district is ranked 286 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating, indicating a relatively strong overall performance.
Hemphill High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 456 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 98.5% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in several STAAR End-of-Course exams. In contrast, Hemphill Elementary struggles with STAAR proficiency, particularly in Mathematics, where 3rd and 4th-grade scores are well below the state average.
Hemphill Middle School also shines, ranking 654 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school stands out in 8th-grade STAAR performance, with exceptional results in Mathematics, Science, and Algebra I. However, the district as a whole faces potential equity concerns, as Hemphill Elementary has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 65.57%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Thank you for your feedback!