HEMPHILL MIDDLE

HEMPHILL ISD
1000 MILAM ST
HEMPHILL, TX 75948
252 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
252
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    181 (71.8 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (10.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (9.1 %)
  • Black
    21 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HEMPHILL ISD
Phone: (409)787-3371
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio