HEMPHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

HEMPHILL MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HEMPHILL ISD school district, located in HEMPHILL, TX with about 264 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, HEMPHILL MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HEMPHILL MIDDLE School is a public educational institution located in the heart of Hemphill, Texas. Serving students in the local community, the school operates as part of the Hemphill Independent School District. It is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education, providing a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students as they navigate their formative teenage years.

The school is situated on Milam Street, placing it centrally within the small, close-knit Sabine County community. Like many rural Texas middle schools, HEMPHILL MIDDLE focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and character development. By preparing students for the transition to Hemphill High School, the campus serves as a vital component of the district's mission to provide consistent education and community-focused growth for the youth of Hemphill.

For more information, contact HEMPHILL MIDDLE at (409) 787-3371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 MILAM ST
HEMPHILL, TX 75948-1950
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HEMPHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HEMPHILL, TX with about 264 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HEMPHILL ISD
Total Students:
264
Teachers:
20.76
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 264 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMPHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.1%
Black or African American
14.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.