Hempstead Middle

Summary:

Hempstead Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Hempstead, Texas, with a student population of 339. The school is part of the Hempstead Independent School District, which is ranked 932 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hempstead Middle's student body is predominantly Hispanic (60.77%), followed by African American (24.19%) and White (14.16%) students.

Hempstead Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 1674 and 2205 over the past 10 years. Its performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.28% of 6th graders, 31.87% of 7th graders, and 23.73% of 8th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. Hempstead Middle's subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, also consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective subgroups statewide. The school has had relatively high dropout rates compared to the state average, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% over the past 5 years.

Nearby schools, such as Salyards Middle, Brenham Middle, and Brenham J.H., generally outperform Hempstead Middle across academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests and higher statewide rankings. Hempstead Middle spends significantly more per student ($11,532 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, such as Salyards Middle ($8,156) and Brenham J.H. ($9,155), but this higher spending does not translate to better academic outcomes. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio (13.9 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, but this does not seem to be reflected in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2532 9th St
       Hempstead, TX  77445-1007


(979) 826-2530

District: Hempstead Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2205th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,532 Help


Students who attend Hempstead Middle usually attend:

High:    Hempstead High School

Feeder schools for Hempstead Middle:

Elementary:    Hempstead Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
African American:
24.2%
White:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Compare Details Hempstead Middle ranks worse than 93.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.45. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hempstead Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.8%), African American (24.2%), White (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hempstead Middle is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hempstead Middle is $11,532.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hempstead Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead Middle 2205th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Hempstead Middle in the ranking list.)

Hempstead Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead Independent School District (Isd) 932nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hempstead Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.29 1400th 1573 11.0%
2005 18.93 1392nd 1582 12.0%
2006 13.37 1475th 1585 6.9%
2007 29.42 1364th 1684 19.0%
2008 30.61 1420th 1718 17.3%
2009 46.21 1124th 1763 36.2%
2010 47.53 1149th 1803 36.3%
2011 36.85 1484th 1895 21.7%
2012 38.86 1295th 1951 33.6%
2013 31.79 1519th 1973 23.0%
2014 22.46 1674th 1987 15.8%
2015 11.18 1908th 2043 6.6%
2016 11.90 1860th 1987 6.4%
2017 10.68 1938th 2027 4.4%
2018 15.23 1923rd 2080 7.5%
2019 14.33 2018th 2193 8.0%
2021 12.61 2099th 2252 6.8%
2022 8.42 2187th 2254 3.0%
2023 14.03 2132nd 2330 8.5%
2024 12.45 2205th 2361 6.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 1199th 1376 12.9%
2019 22.11 1319th 1445 8.7%
2021 18.59 1546th 1592 2.9%
2022 12.68 1613th 1643 1.8%
2023 21.18 1525th 1720 11.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.63 1561st 1597 2.3%
2019 19.84 1507th 1626 7.3%
2021 30.37 1301st 1712 24.0%
2022 29.23 1400th 1757 20.3%
2023 34.34 1233rd 1815 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.34 1961st 2039 3.8%
2019 15.46 1964th 2073 5.3%
2021 14.53 2068th 2172 4.8%
2022 9.43 2167th 2220 2.4%
2023 17.22 2057th 2251 8.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 1855th 2008 7.6%
2019 18.62 1833rd 2047 10.5%
2021 16.83 1927th 2151 10.4%
2022 8.44 2177th 2221 2.0%
2023 12.21 2102nd 2241 6.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 1260th 1430 11.9%
2019 30.11 1193rd 1446 17.5%
2021 19.24 1300th 1501 13.4%
2022 8.64 1430th 1488 3.9%
2023 36.16 1141st 1481 23.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 1888th 2008 6.0%
2019 20.05 1921st 2058 6.7%
2021 18.38 2015th 2118 4.9%
2022 13.57 2118th 2182 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.76 1909th 2030 6.0%
2019 12.10 1977th 2069 4.4%
2021 11.02 2092nd 2168 3.5%
2022 9.29 2151st 2228 3.5%
2023 16.26 2020th 2245 10.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.90 1030th 1167 11.7%
2019 13.77 1151st 1193 3.5%
2021 22.35 1081st 1213 10.9%
2022 11.90 1232nd 1251 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.21 1826th 1895 3.6%
2019 19.37 1758th 1935 9.1%
2021 14.81 1925th 2043 5.8%
2022 10.11 2027th 2077 2.4%
2023 16.89 1930th 2116 8.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hempstead Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.36 1162nd 1673 30.5%
2019 34.48 1200th 1684 28.7%
2021 12.71 1601st 1700 5.8%
2022 11.78 1641st 1723 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hempstead Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 77 57 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1990 67 71 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 68 66 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 82 66 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 84 78 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 83 83 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 66 96 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 66 96 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 64 89 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 110 129 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 118 143 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 113 138 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 100 121 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 101 111 0 122 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 101 111 0 122 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 95 116 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 81 116 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 78 110 1 129 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2007 70 107 4 128 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 77 86 3 122 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 69 83 2 134 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 70 88 2 157 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 57 82 1 173 0 0 3 0 316
2012 64 75 0 162 0 0 5 0 306
2013 76 75 3 175 0 0 5 0 334
2014 70 88 3 200 0 0 5 0 366
2015 63 93 4 183 1 0 4 0 348
2016 51 79 1 191 0 0 7 0 329
2017 42 67 2 179 0 0 3 0 293
2018 54 77 1 186 0 0 2 0 320
2019 48 85 3 209 0 0 2 0 347
2020 44 91 1 200 0 0 1 0 337
2021 45 84 1 214 0 0 0 0 344
2022 40 81 1 218 0 0 1 0 341
2023 48 82 1 206 0 0 2 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hempstead Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 n/a n/a n/a
1990 164 11.0 14.9 n/a
1991 168 11.0 15.2 n/a
1992 193 11.1 17.3 44
1993 208 15.0 13.9 43.8
1994 199 15.0 13.3 41.7
1995 216 17.4 12.4 50.9
1996 216 17.4 12.4 50.9
1997 200 16.7 12.0 48
1998 326 26.7 12.2 42.3
1999 353 27.6 12.8 51.8
2000 353 27.1 13.0 62.6
2001 329 24.8 13.3 62
2002 335 21.9 15.3 65.1
2003 335 21.9 15.3 65.1
2004 320 24.6 13.0 67.8
2005 313 24.3 12.9 61.3
2006 318 25.8 12.3 62.6
2007 309 24.6 12.6 77
2008 289 28.5 10.1 73
2009 288 29.7 9.7 69.8
2010 317 30.3 10.4 71.9
2011 316 29.5 10.7 74.4
2012 306 29.4 10.3 76.1
2013 334 29.4 11.3 77.5
2014 366 29.0 12.6 75.4
2015 348 29.0 12.0 73.9
2016 329 26.0 12.6 76.9
2017 293 26.0 11.2 72.7
2018 320 29.9 10.6 82.8
2019 347 31.8 10.8 81.8
2020 337 27.8 12.0 84.6
2021 344 28.8 11.9 85.2
2022 341 27.6 12.3 85.3
2023 339 24.3 13.9 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hempstead Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 n/a n/a n/a
1990 164 11.0 14.9 n/a
1991 168 11.0 15.2 n/a
1992 193 11.1 17.3 44
1993 208 15.0 13.9 43.8
1994 199 15.0 13.3 41.7
1995 216 17.4 12.4 50.9
1996 216 17.4 12.4 50.9
1997 200 16.7 12.0 48
1998 326 26.7 12.2 42.3
1999 353 27.6 12.8 51.8
2000 353 27.1 13.0 62.6
2001 329 24.8 13.3 62
2002 335 21.9 15.3 65.1
2003 335 21.9 15.3 65.1
2004 320 24.6 13.0 67.8
2005 313 24.3 12.9 61.3
2006 318 25.8 12.3 62.6
2007 309 24.6 12.6 77
2008 289 28.5 10.1 73
2009 288 29.7 9.7 69.8
2010 317 30.3 10.4 71.9
2011 316 29.5 10.7 74.4
2012 306 29.4 10.3 76.1
2013 334 29.4 11.3 77.5
2014 366 29.0 12.6 75.4
2015 348 29.0 12.0 73.9
2016 329 26.0 12.6 76.9
2017 293 26.0 11.2 72.7
2018 320 29.9 10.6 82.8
2019 347 31.8 10.8 81.8
2020 337 27.8 12.0 84.6
2021 344 28.8 11.9 85.2
2022 341 27.6 12.3 85.3
2023 339 24.3 13.9 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hempstead Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,426 (12.8%) $9,742 (87.2%) $11,168
2020 $1,678 (15.1%) $9,446 (84.9%) $11,123
2021 $1,310 (11.4%) $10,222 (88.6%) $11,532

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hempstead Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2018th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2132nd of 2330 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Hempstead Middle)1026
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))1026
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Middle)1410
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))1410
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Hempstead Middle)2817
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))2817
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Middle)161
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))161
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Hempstead Middle)3533
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))3533
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Middle)2930
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))2930
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Hempstead Middle)2327
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))2327
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hempstead Middle)209
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))209
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead Middle)81100
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))3715
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347339
 2.3%
African American8582
 3.5%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic209206
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4848
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%83.5%
 1.6%


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Hempstead Middle ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Hempstead Middle.

Students at Hempstead Middle are 61% Hispanic, 24% African American, 14% White.

Students who attend Hempstead Middle usually go on to attend Hempstead High School


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