Summary:
The city of Hawkins, Texas, is served by the Hawkins Independent School District (Isd), which operates two public schools—Hawkins H S / Middle (grades 6-12) and Hawkins Elementary (grades PK-5)—for a total of 811 students in a small East Texas community.
The district presents a clear contrast between its two campuses. Hawkins H S / Middle is the standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide for the 2023-2024 school year. Its high school students significantly outperform state averages on End-of-Course exams, particularly in U.S. History (81.48% proficient vs. 70.17% state), Biology (74% vs. 70.51%), and Algebra I (65.38% vs. 54.03%). The school also boasts a strong 93.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. However, its middle school grades (6-8) show a dip, especially in math and social studies, suggesting a challenging transition period. In contrast, Hawkins Elementary is struggling, with a ranking that has plummeted from the 53rd percentile to the 13th percentile (1 star). Every grade level and subject at the elementary school falls below state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th-grade math (16.95% proficient vs. 47.38% state) and reading (35.59% vs. 58.47%).
A key factor behind this performance gap appears to be resource allocation. The secondary school receives $14,732 per student—$2,921 more than the elementary school—and enjoys a much lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 compared to 16.3:1 at the elementary level. Both schools serve a similar population of economically disadvantaged students (about 59%), so the disparity in funding and class sizes likely drives the academic divide. For parents, this means Hawkins H S / Middle offers strong high school academics and personalized attention, while Hawkins Elementary faces significant challenges that may require immediate attention to prevent future impacts on the secondary school's performance.
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