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Hearne Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in Hearne Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hearne Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
876 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hearne Independent School District, which is ranked #1168 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1169 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)12%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
47%
53%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,606 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,606
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,876
$14,116
Best Hearne Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hearne Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Hackberry St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Hearne J High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Hearne Jh/hs
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hearne Independent School District?
Hearne Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 876 students.
What is the rank of Hearne Independent School District?
Hearne Independent School District is ranked #1168 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hearne Independent School District?
47% of Hearne Independent School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hearne Independent School District?
Hearne Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hearne Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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