Is Hereford Preparatory Academy a good school?

Hereford Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Hereford Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Hereford Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Hereford Preparatory Academy?

Students at Hereford Preparatory Academy are 87% Hispanic, 12% White.

What high school do graduates of Hereford Preparatory Academy attend?

Students who attend Hereford Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend Hereford High School

Hereford Preparatory Academy School in Hereford TX

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hereford Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford Preparatory Academy 1763^rd of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Hereford Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hereford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford Independent School District (Isd) 719^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	25.34	1690^th	2043	17.3%
2018	11.22	1982^nd	2080	4.7%
2019	32.08	1542^nd	2193	29.7%
2021	58.16	793^rd	2252	64.8%
2022	21.43	1893^rd	2254	16.0%
2023	28.36	1763^rd	2330	24.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.32	1344^th	1376	2.3%
2019	41.33	798^th	1445	44.8%
2021	52.05	559^th	1592	64.9%
2022	27.36	1354^th	1643	17.6%
2023	43.58	898^th	1720	47.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.72	1293^rd	1597	19.0%
2019	33.09	1146^th	1626	29.5%
2021	50.00	612^th	1712	64.3%
2022	26.07	1507^th	1757	14.2%
2023	23.69	1624^th	1815	10.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.86	1965^th	2039	3.6%
2019	37.97	1353^rd	2073	34.7%
2021	68.69	424^th	2172	80.5%
2022	25.00	1874^th	2220	15.6%
2023	31.57	1664^th	2251	26.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.10	116^th	125	7.2%
2019	68.85	20^th	108	81.5%
2021	97.39	1^st	68	98.5%
2022	38.45	47^th	70	32.9%
2023	48.61	37^th	76	51.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.68	1943^rd	2008	3.2%
2019	26.52	1647^th	2047	19.5%
2021	61.98	668^th	2151	68.9%
2022	19.21	1948^th	2221	12.3%
2023	24.05	1827^th	2241	18.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.26	890^th	1430	37.8%
2019	47.47	954^th	1446	34.0%
2021	71.71	413^th	1501	72.5%
2022	64.09	569^th	1488	61.8%
2023	31.19	1204^th	1481	18.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.93	1967^th	2008	2.0%
2019	24.73	1799^th	2058	12.6%
2021	57.35	636^th	2118	70.0%
2022	26.11	1832^nd	2182	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.07	1956^th	2030	3.6%
2019	36.99	1321^st	2069	36.2%
2021	53.54	889^th	2168	59.0%
2022	23.24	1849^th	2228	17.0%
2023	31.13	1617^th	2245	28.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.57	1165^th	1167	0.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.19	1847^th	1895	2.5%
2019	34.61	1326^th	1935	31.5%
2021	61.35	591^st	2043	71.1%
2023	28.33	1642^nd	2116	22.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.52	1361^st	1673	18.6%
2019	38.67	1096^th	1684	34.9%
2021	76.30	279^th	1700	83.6%
2023	47.86	939^th	1749	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hereford Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	38	0	0	269	1	0	3	311
2014	53	5	4	245	0	0	0	307
2015	48	1	0	247	1	0	3	300
2016	48	2	3	257	2	0	0	312
2017	37	2	1	262	0	0	1	303
2018	29	6	0	267	3	1	0	306
2019	39	1	0	252	0	0	2	294
2020	27	0	0	272	1	0	0	300
2021	31	2	0	263	1	0	0	297
2022	21	1	1	310	0	0	0	333
2023	36	2	0	259	0	1	1	299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hereford Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	311	22.6	13.7	76.8
2014	307	22.7	13.5	72
2015	300	22.0	13.6	79.7
2016	312	22.0	14.1	82.1
2017	303	21.4	14.1	80.9
2018	306	20.6	14.8	72.5
2019	294	22.5	13.0	84.4
2020	300	22.2	13.4	78.3
2021	297	23.8	12.4	74.4
2022	333	23.1	14.3	79
2023	299	22.6	13.2	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hereford Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	311	22.6	13.7	76.8
2014	307	22.7	13.5	72
2015	300	22.0	13.6	79.7
2016	312	22.0	14.1	82.1
2017	303	21.4	14.1	80.9
2018	306	20.6	14.8	72.5
2019	294	22.5	13.0	84.4
2020	300	22.2	13.4	78.3
2021	297	23.8	12.4	74.4
2022	333	23.1	14.3	79
2023	299	22.6	13.2	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hereford Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,156 (13.1%)	$7,692 (86.9%)	$8,848
2020	$1,258 (14.0%)	$7,715 (86.0%)	$8,974
2021	$1,357 (14.0%)	$8,318 (86.0%)	$9,675

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hereford Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1542^nd of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1763^rd of 2330 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Reading (Hereford Preparatory Academy)	40	37	3%
8th Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	40	37	3%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Preparatory Academy)	36	43	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	36	43	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Hereford Preparatory Academy)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Science (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	41	26	15%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hereford Preparatory Academy)	22	14	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	22	14	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hereford Preparatory Academy)	90	81	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	60	45	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	299	1.7%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	252	259	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	39	36	7.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.4%	80.6%	3.8%

Elementary:	Aikman Elementary
	Bluebonnet Elementary
	Northwest Elementary
	West Central Elementary

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	STAAR Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hereford J H	Public	6-7	704 La Plata Dr	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 363-7630	599	46	13.0	82.3%	45 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	543 (90.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	29.2	1743^rd of 2330 public middle schools	25.2%		23.7	1838^th of 2254 public middle schools	18.5%	95		36.0	33.0		30.0	30.0				$9,950	$1,258	$8,693
Hereford Preparatory Academy	Public	8	704 La Plata Ste B	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 363-7740	299	23	13.2	80.6%	36 (12.0%)	2 (0.7%)	259 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28.4	1763^rd of 2330 public middle schools	24.3%		21.4	1893^rd of 2254 public middle schools	16.0%	130	81.0			37.0			43.0	26.0	14.0	$9,675	$1,357	$8,318

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Student/Teacher Ratio Hereford Preparatory Academy

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