Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Hempstead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hempstead Middle School's student population of 323 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hempstead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hempstead Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7744 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hempstead Middle School's ranking?
Hempstead Middle School is ranked #7744 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hempstead Middle School often compared to?
Hempstead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hempstead Middle School?
323 students attend Hempstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hempstead Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hempstead Middle School?
Hempstead Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hempstead Middle School offer ?
Hempstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hempstead Middle School part of?
Hempstead Middle School is part of Hempstead Independent School District.
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