Summary:
The five schools in zip code 77445 (Hempstead, TX) serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across two main districts—Hempstead Independent School District (Isd) and Waller Independent School District (Isd)—plus one small charter campus, Safe Haven, under the University Of Texas University Charter School.
H T Jones Elementary stands out as the academic leader, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 53rd percentile statewide—far ahead of any other school in the area. In contrast, the three Hempstead ISD schools consistently score below state averages in reading and math. However, Hempstead Middle is a notable improver, jumping from the 7th to the 47th percentile in just two years, driven by an exceptional 95% proficiency rate in Algebra I among its 8th graders. Hempstead Elementary is the largest school with 823 students, while Safe Haven is a tiny outlier with only 12 students and a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, likely serving a specialized population. Hempstead High School has the highest per-student spending at $15,430 but the lowest academic performance among traditional schools, ranking in the 17th percentile for high schools.
Economic disadvantage is high across the area, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 72.51% at Hempstead High to 87.24% at Hempstead Elementary. The data shows that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as H T Jones Elementary achieves strong outcomes with lower per-student costs. Hempstead High School maintains a 94.9% graduation rate but a 2.3% dropout rate, slightly above the district average. Overall, families in this zip code see a clear divide: Waller ISD’s elementary school leads academically, while Hempstead ISD schools face systemic challenges, though Hempstead Middle’s rapid improvement offers a hopeful sign for the district.
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