Hooks Independent School District (Isd)

The Hooks Independent School District (Isd) serves 914 students across three schools—Hooks High School (grades 9-12), Hooks J H (grades 5-8), and Hooks Elementary (PK-4)—and is ranked in the 70th percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating for above-average performance.

Hooks High School is a standout for its exceptional graduation rate of 98.4% and a 0.0% dropout rate, showing strong student retention. It also spends the most per student ($13,704) and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, which supports strong performance in Biology (81.4% proficient) and English I & II Reading (68.24% and 73.81% proficient). However, it struggles significantly in Algebra I (only 20.27% proficient) and U.S. History (50.85% proficient). In contrast, Hooks J H excels in advanced coursework, with 71.43% of 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam in 2025-2026, far above the state average. Yet, the middle school shows consistent weakness in mathematics across all grades (5th-8th), often below state proficiency rates. Hooks Elementary has the highest student-teacher ratio (18.2:1) and the lowest per-student spending ($10,050), but it also has the highest rate of economic disadvantage (62.54% free/reduced lunch).

A key takeaway is the inverse relationship between grade level and economic disadvantage, with younger students facing greater challenges. The district also shows a spending disparity, with the high school receiving more resources per student than the elementary school. The "Algebra I pipeline" is a critical differentiator: advanced 8th graders at the middle school excel, while the high school's remaining students struggle, creating a two-tiered system that needs attention. Overall, the district performs well in reading and biology but must address math weaknesses to sustain its positive trajectory.