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Harper Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in Harper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
591 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harper Independent School District, which is ranked #254 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.
Overall District Rank
#256 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
75%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,330 in this school district is less 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 $11,391 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,330
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,391
$14,079
Best Harper Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Harper High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District is ranked #254 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Independent School District?
75% of Harper Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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