Summary:
In zip code 77445, there is one middle school, Hempstead Middle School, serving grades 6-8 within the Hempstead Independent School District (Isd), an area where 82% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Hempstead Middle School shows a remarkable story of rapid improvement, jumping from the 7th percentile (0 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 47th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026—a leap of over 970 places in state rankings. The school's standout strength is its Algebra I program, with 95% of students proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this contrasts sharply with standard grade-level math proficiency, where only 20.93% of 7th graders met the mark compared to 29.41% statewide. Social Studies is another bright spot, with 51.02% of 8th graders proficient versus 31.69% statewide. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 and a dropout rate of just 0.4%, despite spending $11,532 per student—below the national average.
Key metrics reveal inconsistent performance across grades: 8th-grade math proficiency (43.43%) is double that of 7th grade (20.93%), suggesting a strong cohort or targeted instruction. Reading proficiency across all grades lags behind state averages, ranging from 40.18% in 6th grade to 54.08% in 8th grade. The "Algebra I paradox" indicates the school excels at accelerating top math students but struggles to bring the majority to grade-level proficiency. Overall, Hempstead Middle School is a school in transition, showing significant upward momentum in rankings and select academic areas while still facing challenges in core subjects like reading and standard math.
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