Summary:
The Hearne Independent School District (Isd) in Hearne, Texas, serves approximately 718 students across two schools: Hearne Elementary (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Hearne Jh/High School (7th through 12th grade), and the district is ranked in the 3rd percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges.
Comparing the two schools reveals a stark contrast in resources and performance. Hearne Jh/High School stands out for its lower student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1 and a higher per-student spending of $19,583, which may contribute to its graduation rate of 90.6% and a three-year upward trend in state ranking (from the 7th to the 11th percentile). In contrast, Hearne Elementary has a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and spends only $12,488 per student, yet both schools produce similarly low test scores. The elementary school also faces an extremely high poverty rate, with nearly 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Key takeaways for parents include a critical weakness in math and science across both schools. A particularly alarming data point is the 0% proficiency rate in 7th-grade math at the high school, and science proficiency is extremely low, with only 1.96% of 5th graders proficient in science. While the high school shows a glimmer of progress with its improving ranking, the elementary school's ranking has been volatile, dropping to the 2nd percentile before recovering. The district's academic struggles are deeply intertwined with the economic hardship of its student population, suggesting that overcoming these challenges will require more than just academic interventions.
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