FT Hancock Independent School District

100 School Dr
Ft Hancock, TX 79839-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in FT Hancock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in FT Hancock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
390 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

FT Hancock Independent School District, which is ranked #942 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#956 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
44%
42%
51%
40-44%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,741 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,244 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,741
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,244
$14,079

Best FT Hancock Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District is ranked #942 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in FT Hancock Independent School District?
98% of FT Hancock Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Hancock Independent School District?
FT Hancock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is FT Hancock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,244 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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