Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 79041 serve the community of Hale Center, Texas, as part of the Hale Center Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 24th percentile statewide and serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 561 students.
Hale Center High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The high school has shown positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 30th percentile to the 41st percentile, and excels in English II Reading with 73.17% proficiency—well above the state average of 59.88%. In contrast, Carr Middle presents a mixed picture: while 100% of its 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient—a phenomenal result far exceeding state averages—general math proficiency is a significant concern, with only 14.63% of 5th graders and 22.58% of 8th graders meeting grade-level standards. Akin Elementary, ranked in the 17th percentile, shows foundational struggles with only 25.58% of 3rd graders proficient in math.
All three schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 66.67% at the high school to 84.51% at the elementary school, yet they maintain favorable student-teacher ratios between 9.1:1 and 11.1:1. Per-student spending varies significantly, with the high school spending $15,342 per student compared to $10,466 at the elementary and $9,888 at the middle school. The district shows inconsistent performance across subjects—for instance, the high school excels in English but struggles in U.S. History (50%) and Algebra I (33.33%)—suggesting targeted areas for improvement. The elementary school's weak early performance likely creates challenges that the middle and high schools must work to overcome.
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