Summary:
The Hawkins Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves 811 students across two schools: Hawkins H S / Middle (grades 6-12) and Hawkins Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade), with over half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
The district presents a stark contrast between its two schools. Hawkins H S / Middle is the clear standout, boasting a strong 93.6% graduation rate and a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. It consistently outperforms state averages in key high school End-of-Course exams, including U.S. History (81.48% vs. 70.17% state), Biology (74% vs. 70.51%), and Algebra I (65.38% vs. 54.03%). This school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and higher per-student spending ($14,732). In contrast, Hawkins Elementary is in significant decline, dropping from the 53rd percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the bottom 13th percentile in 2025-2026. Its 5th-grade science scores (21.43% vs. 29.57% state) and reading scores (35.59%) are well below state averages, and it has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1 with lower per-student spending ($11,811).
A key takeaway is the likely "feeder problem" from the struggling elementary school to the middle school. While the high school excels, the combined school's 6th and 7th-grade math scores are below state averages (36.36% and 28.57%), and 8th-grade social studies scores are abysmal (22.39% vs. 31.69% state). This suggests foundational weaknesses in the lower grades that the high school eventually overcomes. The district may need to reallocate resources to the elementary level to address this decline, as the current disparity in spending and teacher ratios directly correlates with performance gaps.
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